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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

Berkeley Lab (LBNL1)

Lat: 37.8771°NLon: 122.2486°WElev: 888.0ft.

NA

54°F

12°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SE 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 03:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Kensington CA

Wind Advisory January 2, 01:00pm until January 3, 01:00pm
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Wind Advisory

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 57. South southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. Low around 53. South southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 56. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 51. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 57. South southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 53. South southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 56. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 51. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Kensington CA
 37.87°N 122.23°W (Elev. 712 ft)
Last Update:
2:04 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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