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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

TPZ1261-Walker (LIB06)

Lat: 38.53392°NLon: 119.50416°WElev: 5484.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NNE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 12:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Sonora Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Very windy, with a south wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Very Windy.
    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Very windy, with a south wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Breezy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Sonora Pass CA
 38.29°N 119.63°W (Elev. 10545 ft)
Last Update:
9:16 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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