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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

TAH-5201 Lake Forest (LIB32)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 10:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Dollar Point CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow before 1am, then rain and snow. Low around 29. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. Snow level 7100 feet. High near 35. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Snow before 1am, then rain and snow. Low around 29. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. Snow level 7100 feet. High near 35. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Dollar Point CA
 39.2°N 120.17°W (Elev. 7077 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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