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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

40°F

4°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SSE 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 02 Jan 02:54 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Sonora Pass CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    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. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 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. Low around 28. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 31 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 21 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 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

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime 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 35. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 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. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 31 mph, with gusts as high as 55 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 32. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 21 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 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 slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Sonora Pass CA
 38.28°N 119.72°W (Elev. 8310 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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