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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

MARKLEEVILLE (MKEC1)

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

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 02 Jan 09:48 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Markleeville CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then rain. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7500 feet. Low around 32. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain and snow after 1pm. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6800 feet in the afternoon . High near 46. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6100 feet. Low around 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow before 1pm, then rain between 1pm and 4pm, then rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level 5900 feet. High near 43. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Low around 28. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then rain. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7500 feet. Low around 32. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain and snow after 1pm. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6800 feet in the afternoon . High near 46. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6100 feet. Low around 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow before 1pm, then rain between 1pm and 4pm, then rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level 5900 feet. High near 43. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Low around 28. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Markleeville CA
 38.74°N 119.77°W (Elev. 5646 ft)
Last Update:
9:16 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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