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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

BARON (RWBC1)

Lat: 38.85445°NLon: 120.02428°WElev: 6336.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SSE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 01 Jan 05:32 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Echo Summit CA

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

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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Point Forecast:
Echo Summit CA
 38.84°N 120.05°W (Elev. 7598 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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