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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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 01 Jan 07:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 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: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 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 70%. 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 30. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 50 mph, with gusts as high as 80 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Very windy. 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.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 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 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 50 mph, with gusts as high as 80 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Very windy. 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.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Windy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles N Sonora Pass CA
 38.44°N 119.64°W (Elev. 9948 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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