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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

35°F

2°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 02 Jan 02:48 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Markleeville CA

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain likely. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7300 feet after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 32. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6800 feet in the afternoon . High near 46. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 6400 feet. Low around 32. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow. Snow level 6100 feet. High near 42. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain likely. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7300 feet after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 32. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6800 feet in the afternoon . High near 46. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 6400 feet. Low around 32. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow. Snow level 6100 feet. High near 42. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Markleeville CA
 38.77°N 119.75°W (Elev. 5988 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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