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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

MOUNT ELIZABETH (MOUC1)

Lat: 38.06293°NLon: 120.24725°WElev: 4942.0ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SE 22 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 05:02 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Sonora CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 46. Southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 53. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain after 10pm. Steady temperature around 48. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 48. South southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 41. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 46. Southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 53. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain after 10pm. Steady temperature around 48. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 48. South southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 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 after 7pm. Low around 41. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sonora CA
 37.98°N 120.36°W (Elev. 2057 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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