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

BALD MTN LOC (BDMC1)

Lat: 38.90417°NLon: 120.70522°WElev: 4613.0ft.

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 03 Jan 04:36 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NE Placerville CA

Winter Storm Warning until January 5, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning until January 5, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am.  High near 48. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then rain after 1am.  Steady temperature around 45. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 44. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Low around 40. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 45. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 48. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then rain after 1am. Steady temperature around 45. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 44. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 40. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NE Placerville CA
 38.82°N 120.65°W (Elev. 3166 ft)
1:20 am PST Jan 3, 2026
4am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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