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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

43°F

6°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SSE 17 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 02 Jan 12:54 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles W Sonora Pass CA

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

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 4am. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 33. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 7am, then rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 31. South southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 4am. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 33. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 7am, then rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 31. South southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles W Sonora Pass CA
 38.34°N 119.88°W (Elev. 6594 ft)
Last Update:
10:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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