Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning in effect from January 3, 01:00 AM PST until January 5, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

Eshom Valley Drive (PG200)

Lat: 36.60951°NLon: 118.94981°WElev: 3412.0ft.

44°F

7°C

Humidity	66%
Wind Speed	E 1 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	02 Jan 04:40 AM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 01:00am until January 5, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Today
High: 45 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 39 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 28 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Likely
Sunday
High: 34 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 23 °F
Heavy Snow
then Snow
Likely
Monday
High: 36 °F
Chance Snow
Monday Night
Low: 22 °F
Chance Snow
Tuesday
High: 38 °F
Slight Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. Wind chill values as low as 19 early. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Tonight

Rain and snow, mainly after 4am. Snow level 7400 feet. Low around 30. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Rain and snow showers before 9am, then rain between 9am and 1pm, then rain and snow showers after 1pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7800 feet. High near 39. Wind chill values as low as 25. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow, mainly before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 23. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.