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 >

Current conditions at

Eshom Valley Drive (PG200)

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

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 01 Jan 10:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Lodgepole CA

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

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. Wind chill values as low as 18 early. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 42. Wind chill values as low as 22. East wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7100 feet. Low around 26. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6800 feet. High near 39. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 21. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. Wind chill values as low as 18 early. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain. Some thunder is also possible. High near 42. Wind chill values as low as 22. East wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7100 feet. Low around 26. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6800 feet. High near 39. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Lodgepole CA
 36.66°N 118.83°W (Elev. 6401 ft)
5:57 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
6pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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