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

UPPER TYNDALL CREEK NEAR LODGE POLE 13NE (UTY) (TYNC1)

Lat: 36.64778°NLon: 118.39917°WElev: 11441.0ft.

25°F

-4°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	E 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	15°F (-9°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	02 Jan 12:19 AM PST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

16 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA

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

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Winter Storm Warning

Overnight
Low: 17 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 28 °F
Cold
Friday Night
Low: 18 °F
Breezy.
Slight Chance
Snow then
Snow
Saturday
High: 22 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 16 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Sunday
High: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 10 °F
Breezy. Heavy
Snow then
Snow Likely
Monday
High: 16 °F
Chance Snow
Monday Night
Low: 9 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 17. Wind chill values as low as 4. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

Friday

Sunny and cold, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as 3. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night

Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 18. Wind chill values as low as 2. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday

Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 22. Wind chill values as low as 4. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 16. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 17. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 10. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 16. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 18. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 18. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.