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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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SSE 26 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 02 Jan 09:54 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SSW Carson Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning until January 5, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning until January 5, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 31 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers before 10am, then snow between 10am and 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 29. Windy, with a south southwest wind 31 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 28. Windy, with a south southwest wind 36 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Windy, with a south southwest wind 31 to 36 mph decreasing to 23 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. South southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly between midnight and 4am, then snow showers after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 31. Windy, with a south wind 31 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers before 10am, then snow between 10am and 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 29. Windy, with a south southwest wind 31 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 28. Windy, with a south southwest wind 36 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Windy, with a south southwest wind 31 to 36 mph decreasing to 23 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. South southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SSW Carson Pass CA
 38.54°N 120.1°W (Elev. 9062 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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