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

Winter Storm Warning in effect from January 2, 10:00 PM PST until January 5, 04:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

HELL HOLE (HLLC1)

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

38°F

3°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	W 3 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	02 Jan 03:09 AM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NE Placerville CA

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

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Winter Storm Warning

Overnight
Low: 41 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 48 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 44 °F
Chance Rain
then Heavy
Rain
Saturday
High: 43 °F
Heavy Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 37 °F
Rain
Sunday
High: 39 °F
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 36 °F
Rain/Snow
Monday
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow
Monday Night
Low: 32 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 41. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Rain, mainly after midnight. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 44. South southeast wind 10 to 14 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. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 43. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Rain. Low around 37. South wind around 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 39. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday Night

Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday

Rain and snow before 1pm, then rain between 1pm and 4pm, then rain and snow likely after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 38.

Monday Night

Rain and snow likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Tuesday

A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

Tuesday Night

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Wednesday

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

Wednesday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.