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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

SCE Virginia Lakes (SE089)

Lat: 38.07717°NLon: 119.19795°WElev: 8822.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SSE 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 02 Jan 09:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Conway Summit CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 22. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Very Windy.
    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Windy. Heavy
    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 22. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Conway Summit CA
 38.05°N 119.26°W (Elev. 9787 ft)
Last Update:
9:16 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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