Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

BARON (RWBC1)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed N 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 05:17 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Echo Summit CA

Winter Storm Watch January 2, 04:00pm until January 4, 10:00am
Winter Weather Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm.  Snow level 8800 feet lowering to 7600 feet in the afternoon . High near 36. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 29. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow. Snow level 9200 feet. Low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. Snow level 8800 feet lowering to 7600 feet in the afternoon . High near 36. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
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 32.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Echo Summit CA
 38.87°N 120.12°W (Elev. 7628 ft)
1:15 am PST Jan 1, 2026
5am PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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