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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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 03:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Dollar Point CA

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
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 27.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Dollar Point CA
 39.23°N 120.15°W (Elev. 7799 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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