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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

40°F

4°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed NE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 10:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Sonora Pass CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 24. Very windy, with a south wind around 50 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Very Windy.
    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Very windy, with a southwest wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 80 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 50 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Very windy, with a southwest wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 80 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 24. Very windy, with a south wind around 50 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Very windy, with a southwest wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 80 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 23. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 50 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Very windy, with a southwest wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 80 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.
Wednesday
A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Windy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Windy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Windy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 24. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles N Sonora Pass CA
 38.42°N 119.64°W (Elev. 10846 ft)
Last Update:
9:16 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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