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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

BEN BOLT (BENC1)

Lat: 38.59084°NLon: 120.93362°WElev: 905.0ft.

NA

60°F

16°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SSW 16 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 12:59 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Placerville CA

Flood Watch January 2, 10:00pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 8pm. Steady temperature around 52. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 51. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 44. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 47. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 8pm. Steady temperature around 52. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 51. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 44. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 47. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Placerville CA
 38.72°N 120.81°W (Elev. 2100 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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