Frigid Airmass to Bring Significantly Colder Temperatures; Heavy Lake-effect Snow; Fire Concerns Across the Central Gulf Coast

A frigid cold airmass will bring significantly colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the country early this week. Temperatures will tie or break many records across the Southeast through tonight. Moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue downwind of the Great Lakes. Gusty winds and dry conditions will support an elevated fire weather threat across the Central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

COTTAGE (STUC1)

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

NA

62°F

17°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed NNW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 10 Nov 08:54 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Sonora Pass CA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. South southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 21. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 27. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Veterans Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. South southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Low around 21. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 11.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Sonora Pass CA
 38.28°N 119.66°W (Elev. 10837 ft)
1:20 am PST Nov 10, 2025
9am PST Nov 10, 2025-6pm PST Nov 16, 2025
 
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