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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 04 Jan 07:54 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WSW Sonora Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning January 4, 08:38am until January 5, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 4, 08:38am until January 5, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 26. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. South wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 26. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles WSW Sonora Pass CA
 38.25°N 119.88°W (Elev. 8005 ft)
3:41 am PST Jan 4, 2026
8am PST Jan 4, 2026-6pm PST Jan 10, 2026
 
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