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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

12 Miles E Auburn CA

Flood Watch January 2, 10:00pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 9pm. Steady temperature around 51. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 51. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Steady temperature around 48. 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: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 46. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 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 42. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 42 °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 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, mainly after 9pm. Steady temperature around 51. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 51. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Steady temperature around 48. 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 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 42. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles E Auburn CA
 38.9°N 120.85°W (Elev. 2398 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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