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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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 02 Jan 02:45 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Carson 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 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Very windy, with a south wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Very Windy.
    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. 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 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Windy.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Windy, with a south 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 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Very windy, with a south wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. 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 9 to 13 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 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 29. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Windy.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Carson Pass CA
 38.74°N 119.97°W (Elev. 8842 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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