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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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SSE 26 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 02 Jan 09:54 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Sonora Pass CA

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

    NOW until 4:00pm Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 30 °F

    Windy. Slight
    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Windy, with a south southwest wind 31 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 27. Windy, with a southwest wind 39 to 43 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Windy, with a south southwest wind 34 to 39 mph decreasing to 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 30. Windy, with a south wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Windy, with a south southwest wind 31 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 27. Windy, with a southwest wind 39 to 43 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Windy, with a south southwest wind 34 to 39 mph decreasing to 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Sonora Pass CA
 38.38°N 119.65°W (Elev. 10187 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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