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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

40°F

4°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 03:45 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNW Markleeville CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Very windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph increasing to 40 to 45 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Very Windy.
    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 20. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Very windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph increasing to 40 to 45 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 20. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Windy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Windy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNW Markleeville CA
 38.82°N 119.85°W (Elev. 8993 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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