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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

35°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 13 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 01 Jan 04:54 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Sonora Pass CA

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

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 22. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 23. Windy, with a south wind 28 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Windy, with a south southwest wind 31 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 22. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 23. Windy, with a south wind 28 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Windy, with a south southwest wind 31 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Sonora Pass CA
 38.28°N 119.66°W (Elev. 10837 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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