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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

45°F

7°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SSE 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 02 Jan 10:02 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Sonora CA

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

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after midnight. Low around 47. Southeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 52. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 45. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 48. South southeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after midnight. Low around 47. Southeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 52. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 45. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 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 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sonora CA
 37.97°N 120.39°W (Elev. 1781 ft)
Last Update:
10:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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