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 >

Current conditions at

COTTAGE (STUC1)

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

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 01 Jan 11:54 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NE Murphys CA

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

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 40. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm.  Steady temperature around 44. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 45. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm.  Low around 40. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am.  High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain and snow.  Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow likely before 1am, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 40. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Steady temperature around 44. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 45. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 40. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain and snow. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NE Murphys CA
 38.31°N 120.27°W (Elev. 4997 ft)
1:21 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
12am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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