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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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed ESE 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 02 Jan 05:54 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles W Sonora Pass CA

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

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. East northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow between 9pm and 1am, then rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 33. South wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. South southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 31. South southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. South southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 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 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 32 °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

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. East northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
A chance of snow between 9pm and 1am, then rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 33. South wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. South southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 31. South southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. South southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 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 32. 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 35.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles W Sonora Pass CA
 38.34°N 119.9°W (Elev. 7077 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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