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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

COTTAGE (STUC1)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SSE 26 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 02 Jan 09:54 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Sonora Pass CA

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

    NOW until 4:00pm Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 32 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 35 °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. Steady temperature around 30. Windy, with a south southwest wind 28 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 24 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 30. Windy, with a south southwest wind 28 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Sonora Pass CA
 38.21°N 119.85°W (Elev. 8038 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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