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

35°F

2°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed WSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Jan 06:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Dollar Point CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 06:23am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 3, 06:23am until January 5, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 30. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6600 feet in the afternoon . High near 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 30. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Dollar Point CA
 39.18°N 120.14°W (Elev. 6617 ft)
2:00 am PST Jan 3, 2026
6am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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