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

TAH-5201 Lake Forest (LIB32)

Lat: 39.18876°NLon: 120.11279°WElev: 6325.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Jan 03:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Dollar Point CA

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: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 7am, then rain and snow.  Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6300 feet in the afternoon . High near 38. 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 less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 29. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 34. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 4am. Snow level 7600 feet. Low around 34. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain before 7am, then rain and snow. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6300 feet in the afternoon . High near 38. 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 less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 29. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 34. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Dollar Point CA
 39.16°N 120.13°W (Elev. 6227 ft)
2:00 am PST Jan 3, 2026
3am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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