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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 Zephyr Cove (ZEPNV)

Lat: 39.00229°NLon: 119.94939°WElev: 6392.0ft.

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Jan 03:26 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Zephyr Cove NV

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 03:31am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 3, 03:31am until January 5, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6500 feet in the afternoon . High near 40. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 33. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 37. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 30. 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: 30 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 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 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow. Snow level 7700 feet. Low around 35. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6500 feet in the afternoon . High near 40. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 33. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 37. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 30. 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 between 10am and 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 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Zephyr Cove NV
 39.01°N 119.95°W (Elev. 6273 ft)
Last Update:
2:00 am PST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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