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 >

Current conditions at

WRC AT HOPE VALLEY NEAR WOODFORDS 4W (HVSC1)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NNW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 03 Jan 05:45 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Carson Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 06:58am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning January 3, 06:58am until January 5, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 26. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 28. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 22. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 28. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 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 22. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Monday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 28. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Breezy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Breezy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Carson Pass CA
 38.74°N 119.97°W (Elev. 8842 ft)
2:00 am PST Jan 3, 2026
6am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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