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

SECRET TOWN (SETC1)

Lat: 39.18383°NLon: 120.88442°WElev: 2757.0ft.

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 09:28 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles E Alta Sierra CA

Flood Watch January 2, 10:00pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 46. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm.  High near 50. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 44. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 46. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 46 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm.  Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 46. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. High near 50. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 44. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 46. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles E Alta Sierra CA
 39.1°N 120.87°W (Elev. 2743 ft)
9:31 am PST Jan 2, 2026
10am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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