Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from January 2, 04:00 PM PST until January 4, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

COTTAGE (STUC1)

Lat: 38.34587°NLon: 120.22952°WElev: 6064.0ft.

39°F

4°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	SSE 20 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	29°F (-2°C)
Last update	01 Jan 12:54 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Sonora Pass CA

Winter Storm Watch January 2, 04:00pm until January 4, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Watch

New Year's Day
High: 38 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: 26 °F
Chance Snow
then Partly
Cloudy
Friday
High: 41 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance Snow
Friday Night
Low: 30 °F
Snow Likely
Saturday
High: 36 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 33 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 27 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday
High: 31 °F
Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day

Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

Friday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. South wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow before 10pm, then snow showers after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow showers before 10am, then snow after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 27.

Monday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 31.

Monday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Tuesday

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

Tuesday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Wednesday

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.