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

NORTH FORK (NFRC1)

Lat: 37.23307°NLon: 119.50585°WElev: 2721.0ft.

NA

56°F

13°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed SE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 10:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Oakhurst CA

Flood Watch January 2, 10:00pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain after 10pm. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 42. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 49. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 40. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then rain between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 46. South southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain, mainly after 7pm.  Low around 37. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers then
    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a slight chance of rain.  Snow level 5000 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Rain after 10pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 42. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 49. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 40. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then rain between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 46. South southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain, mainly after 7pm. Low around 37. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday
A chance of rain before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 5000 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Snow level 5100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 4400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Oakhurst CA
 37.28°N 119.6°W (Elev. 4406 ft)
11:57 am PST Jan 2, 2026
12pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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