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

COTTAGE (STUC1)

Lat: 38.34587°NLon: 120.22952°WElev: 6064.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 17 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 01 Jan 02:54 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WSW Ebbets Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning January 2, 10:00pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 29. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles WSW Ebbets Pass CA
 38.47°N 120.08°W (Elev. 7530 ft)
1:21 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
3pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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