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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

HELL HOLE (HLLC1)

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

NA

51°F

11°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 12:09 PM PST
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

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: 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.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Heavy
    Rain

  • Saturday

    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.

    High: 43 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 37. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 39. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 39 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    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.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow before 1pm, then rain between 1pm and 4pm, then rain and snow likely after 4pm. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    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.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
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%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 39. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. 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. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
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, mainly after 4am. 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.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles NE Placerville CA
 38.95°N 120.51°W (Elev. 4501 ft)
Last Update:
10:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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