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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

PILOT HILL (PLTC1)

Lat: 38.83168°NLon: 121.0092°WElev: 1249.0ft.

NA

58°F

14°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed ENE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 10:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Placerville CA

Flood Watch January 2, 10:00pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. South southeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 48. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then rain after 4pm. High near 52. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain before 7pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 44. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 48. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. South southeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 48. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then rain after 4pm. High near 52. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain before 7pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 44. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 48. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Placerville CA
 38.76°N 120.87°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
Last Update:
10:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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