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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

BALD MTN LOC (BDMC1)

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

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 02 Jan 06:36 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NE Placerville CA

Winter Storm Warning January 2, 10:00pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 11pm. Steady temperature around 45. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 44. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Steady temperature around 42. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 41. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Low around 37. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 37 °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 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 41 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, mainly after 11pm. Steady temperature around 45. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 44. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Steady temperature around 42. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 41. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 37. 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 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NE Placerville CA
 38.86°N 120.64°W (Elev. 4026 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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