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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

42°F

6°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SE 17 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 08:54 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SW Sonora Pass CA

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

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am. Steady temperature around 31. Windy, with a south wind 24 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °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. Steady temperature around 31. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 32 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    High: 31 °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 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. 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 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. Steady temperature around 31. Windy, with a south wind 24 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 48 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. Steady temperature around 31. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 32 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 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 55 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 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SW Sonora Pass CA
 38.22°N 119.76°W (Elev. 9216 ft)
Last Update:
9:31 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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