Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

TPZ1261-Walker (LIB06)

Lat: 38.53392°NLon: 119.50416°WElev: 5484.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 10:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles N Sonora Pass CA

Winter Storm Watch January 2, 04:00pm until January 4, 10:00am
Winter Weather Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • New Year's Day

    High: 33 °F

    Snow and Very
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely after 10pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. Very windy, with a south wind 45 to 55 mph, with gusts as high as 80 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 31. Very windy, with a southwest wind 50 to 55 mph, with gusts as high as 85 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 10pm, then snow showers after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 25. Very windy, with a southwest wind 45 to 55 mph, with gusts as high as 80 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 27. Very windy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 22. Very windy.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 33. Very windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. Very windy, with a south wind 45 to 55 mph, with gusts as high as 80 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Very windy, with a southwest wind 50 to 55 mph, with gusts as high as 85 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow before 10pm, then snow showers after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 25. Very windy, with a southwest wind 45 to 55 mph, with gusts as high as 80 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Very windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Very windy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 25. Very windy.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Windy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles N Sonora Pass CA
 38.44°N 119.64°W (Elev. 9948 ft)
9:15 am PST Jan 1, 2026
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