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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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 02:36 AM 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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 43. Light south southeast wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly after midnight. Steady temperature around 46. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 4pm, then rain after 4pm. High near 45. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain before 7pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 39. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 41 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 43. Light south southeast wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after midnight. Steady temperature around 46. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 4pm, then rain after 4pm. High near 45. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Rain before 7pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 39. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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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 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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