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

42°F

6°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed SSE 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 09:36 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNE Placerville CA

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

    NOW until 4:00pm Mon

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 48. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Steady temperature around 46. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 46. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Low around 41. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Steady temperature around 49. South southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 48. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Steady temperature around 46. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 46. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 41. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
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 33.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNE Placerville CA
 38.85°N 120.72°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
1:21 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
10pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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