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

52°F

11°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 09:40 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
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny early, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 7400 feet. Low around 26. South southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 9am. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 41. Wind chill values as low as 23. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 6800 feet. Low around 25. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow likely before 10am, then snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain and snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6400 feet. High near 37. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 19. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny early, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Rain and snow, mainly after 4am. Snow level 7400 feet. Low around 26. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 9am. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 41. Wind chill values as low as 23. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 6800 feet. Low around 25. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely before 10am, then snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain and snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6400 feet. High near 37. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 19. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Lodgepole CA
 36.66°N 118.83°W (Elev. 6401 ft)
11:57 am PST Jan 2, 2026
12pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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