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 >

Current conditions at

HELL HOLE (HLLC1)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 13 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 03 Jan 01:09 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NE Placerville CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 01:25pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning January 3, 01:25pm until January 5, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 43 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then rain after 7pm.  Steady temperature around 39. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Temperature falling to around 35 by 5pm. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow.  Low around 35. South southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °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. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 43. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then rain after 7pm. Steady temperature around 39. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. Temperature falling to around 35 by 5pm. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Low around 35. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. 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. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely between 1pm and 4pm, then rain and snow likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles NE Placerville CA
 38.95°N 120.51°W (Elev. 4501 ft)
1:21 pm PST Jan 3, 2026
1pm PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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