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Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern 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 100%
Wind Speed S 28 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 01 Jan 09:02 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles S Sonora Pass CA

Winter Storm Watch January 2, 04:00pm until January 4, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Watch

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow, mainly before 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 30 by 4pm. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F⇓

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 23 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 10pm, then snow showers after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Snow, mainly before 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 30 by 4pm. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 23 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow before 10pm, then snow showers after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles S Sonora Pass CA
 38.17°N 119.64°W (Elev. 9518 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 am PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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