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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 88%
Wind Speed SE 13 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 02 Jan 03:54 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW 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 38. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after midnight. Steady temperature around 30. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Windy. Partly
    Cloudy then
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Windy, with a southwest wind 28 to 33 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. Low around 24. Windy, with a southwest wind 37 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after midnight. Steady temperature around 30. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Windy, with a southwest wind 28 to 33 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. Low around 24. Windy, with a southwest wind 37 to 40 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 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 49 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. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
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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 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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