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

Auburn Municipal Airport (KAUN)

Lat: 38.95535°NLon: 121.08636°WElev: 1486.0ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 11 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 03 Jan 03:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Meadow Vista CA

Flood Watch until January 5, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch until January 5, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Mon

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 50. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am.  Steady temperature around 47. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 47. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Low around 41. Light south southeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain before 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 47. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 50. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Steady temperature around 47. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 47. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 41. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Meadow Vista CA
 39.04°N 120.94°W (Elev. 2198 ft)
1:20 am PST Jan 3, 2026
3am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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