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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

43°F

6°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 02:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Zephyr Cove NV

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

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then rain likely between 1am and 4am, then rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7500 feet after midnight. Low around 35. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6700 feet in the afternoon . High near 41. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °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 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. 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

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then rain likely between 1am and 4am, then rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7500 feet after midnight. Low around 35. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6700 feet in the afternoon . High near 41. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. 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 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. 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 before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
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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:
1:16 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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