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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

HELL HOLE (HLLC1)

Lat: 39.06971°NLon: 120.41989°WElev: 5240.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 01 Jan 04:09 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NW Echo Summit CA

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

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow. Steady temperature around 30. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 30. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 26 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Snow. Steady temperature around 30. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 30. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 26 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
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 29.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NW Echo Summit CA
 38.94°N 120.25°W (Elev. 8077 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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