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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

WRC AT HOPE VALLEY NEAR WOODFORDS 4W (HVSC1)

Lat: 38.77556°NLon: 119.90389°WElev: 6904.0ft.

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NNW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 10:45 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Carson Pass CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 24. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 31. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 24. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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 31. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 31. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Carson Pass CA
 38.72°N 119.91°W (Elev. 7874 ft)
Last Update:
9:16 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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