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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

MARKLEEVILLE (MKEC1)

Lat: 38.69044°NLon: 119.77497°WElev: 5501.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 02 Jan 02:48 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Monitor Pass CA

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain and snow likely. Increasing clouds, with a low around 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 7200 feet in the afternoon . High near 37. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 31. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain and snow likely. Increasing clouds, with a low around 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 7200 feet in the afternoon . High near 37. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 31. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Monitor Pass CA
 38.64°N 119.69°W (Elev. 7165 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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