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 >

Current conditions at

COTTAGE (STUC1)

Lat: 38.34587°NLon: 120.22952°WElev: 6064.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SE 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 02:54 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles S Sonora Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning January 2, 10:00pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 2am.  Steady temperature around 30. Windy, with a south wind 23 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy then
    Snow and
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 32. Windy, with a south southwest wind 29 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 26. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 32 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 28. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. South wind around 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 2am. Steady temperature around 30. Windy, with a south wind 23 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Windy, with a south southwest wind 29 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 32 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles S Sonora Pass CA
 38.19°N 119.67°W (Elev. 9465 ft)
1:21 am PST Jan 2, 2026
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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