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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

45°F

7°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed SSE 20 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 11:54 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNW 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: Sunny, with a temperature falling to around 33 by 5pm. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 39 °F⇓

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 2am. Steady temperature around 31. Breezy, with a south wind 23 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 29 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a temperature falling to around 33 by 5pm. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 2am. Steady temperature around 31. Breezy, with a south wind 23 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 29 mph, with gusts as high as 55 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. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. 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 16.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNW Sonora Pass CA
 38.39°N 119.69°W (Elev. 8983 ft)
Last Update:
10:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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