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Current conditions at

COTTAGE (STUC1)

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

NA

57°F

14°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed NW 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 08 Apr 09:54 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Sonora Pass CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Widespread frost between 10pm and 1am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Frost

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 33. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers before 8pm, then snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 24. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 26. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Widespread frost between 10pm and 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
A chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. 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 33. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 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 24. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Sonora Pass CA
 38.28°N 119.66°W (Elev. 10837 ft)
2:02 am PDT Apr 8, 2026
10am PDT Apr 8, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 14, 2026
 
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