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Current conditions at

COTTAGE (STUC1)

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

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NNW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 09 Apr 12:54 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Sonora Pass CA

Winter Storm Watch April 10, 05:00pm until April 12, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow between noon and 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. South southwest wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 31. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers before 8pm, then snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 22. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 25. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 8pm, then snow after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 15. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a high near 17. Breezy.

    High: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A chance of snow between noon and 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. South southwest wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers before 8pm, then snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 22. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 25. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 8pm, then snow after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 15. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 17. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Sonora Pass CA
 38.28°N 119.66°W (Elev. 10837 ft)
11:31 pm PDT Apr 8, 2026
1am PDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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