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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

MARKLEEVILLE (MKEC1)

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

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed S 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 01 Jan 02:48 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Markleeville CA

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

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Very windy, with a south wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. 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 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Very windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Windy.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Windy, with a southwest 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, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Very windy, with a south wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. 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 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 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 32. Very windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 23. Windy.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Windy.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Markleeville CA
 38.66°N 119.87°W (Elev. 8399 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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