Pacific Storm Impacting California; Severe Thunderstorms in the ArkLaTex; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

A Pacific storm with atmospheric river will bring heavy mountain snow and strong winds to the Sierra Nevada and heavy rainfall over parts of coastal southern California through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms are likely in the ArkLaTex this afternoon and evening. An extended period of critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions will continue in the southern Plains through Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

TAH-5201 Lake Forest (LIB32)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 12 Mar 12:40 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Dollar Point CA

Winter Storm Warning until March 13, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning until March 13, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 23. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 8am, then snow showers likely after 8am.  High near 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain and snow, mainly after 2pm. Snow level 6400 feet. High near 41. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 8am, then snow showers likely after 8am. High near 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely before 11pm, then snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Dollar Point CA
 39.21°N 120.08°W (Elev. 6227 ft)
12:52 pm PDT Mar 12, 2025
12pm PDT Mar 12, 2025-6pm PDT Mar 18, 2025
 
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