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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

Current conditions at

KAISER POINT NEAR LAKESHORE 4ENE (KSP) (KSPC1)

Lat: 37.29833°NLon: 119.10333°WElev: 9129.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles NNE Squaw Valley CA

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

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Wind chill values as low as 31. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 29. South southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers before noon, then rain and snow showers between noon and 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 40. Wind chill values as low as 24. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 28. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South southwest wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Wind chill values as low as 31. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 29. South southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers before noon, then rain and snow showers between noon and 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 40. Wind chill values as low as 24. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 28. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South southwest wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles NNE Squaw Valley CA
 37.08°N 118.9°W (Elev. 7805 ft)
Last Update:
1:56 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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