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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

57°F

14°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SE 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 12:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Kensington CA

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

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 56. South southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 52. South southeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then rain after 1pm. High near 56. South southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 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: Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 50. South southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 52. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 56. South southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 52. South southeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then rain after 1pm. High near 56. South southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 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
Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 50. South southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 52. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Kensington CA
 37.89°N 122.24°W (Elev. 1024 ft)
Last Update:
11:47 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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