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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

45°F

7°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed SSE 20 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 11:54 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles WSW Sonora Pass CA

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

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 31 by 5pm. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 40 °F⇓

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 34 °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 27. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 31 by 5pm. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 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 34. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 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 27. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 49 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. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles WSW Sonora Pass CA
 38.25°N 119.88°W (Elev. 8005 ft)
Last Update:
10:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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