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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 65%
Wind Speed SW 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 03 Jan 01:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Sonora Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 01:24pm until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning January 3, 01:24pm until January 5, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 25. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Windy, with a south wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and 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. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 25. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Windy, with a south wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 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. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
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 25. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Windy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Breezy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
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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:
1:15 pm PST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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