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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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed NNW 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 01 Jan 10:45 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Carson Pass CA

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely before 4am, then rain and snow between 4am and 5am, then snow after 5am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 7am, then rain and snow between 7am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 7300 feet. High near 39. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely before 4am, then rain and snow between 4am and 5am, then snow after 5am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow before 7am, then rain and snow between 7am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 7300 feet. High near 39. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 36. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Carson Pass CA
 38.74°N 119.94°W (Elev. 7254 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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