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

6 Miles NNE Carson Pass CA

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

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and 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 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 25. Southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 30. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

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 34. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 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 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Monday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 30. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNE Carson Pass CA
 38.78°N 119.95°W (Elev. 7799 ft)
2:00 am PST Jan 3, 2026
6am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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