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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

US-50 Kahle Drive (KAHNV)

Lat: 38.97046°NLon: 119.93522°WElev: 6263.0ft.

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed NE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 02 Jan 05:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Zephyr Cove NV

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level rising to 7700 feet after midnight. Low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6900 feet in the afternoon . High near 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 29. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level rising to 7700 feet after midnight. Low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6900 feet in the afternoon . High near 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 29. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Zephyr Cove NV
 38.97°N 119.91°W (Elev. 6860 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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