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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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 01:54 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW 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 27. Southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 1am. Steady temperature around 32. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Breezy, with a south wind 25 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • 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 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 26 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 27. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 1am. Steady temperature around 32. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. 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 35. Breezy, with a south wind 25 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 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 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 26 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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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 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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