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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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 01 Jan 06:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Sonora Pass CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. Very windy, with a south wind 40 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Very windy, with a south wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 32 °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 around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. 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 16 to 22 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Windy.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. Very windy, with a south wind 40 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Very windy, with a south wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. 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 16 to 22 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Windy.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Windy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Sonora Pass CA
 38.38°N 119.63°W (Elev. 9839 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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