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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

DW9019 Olympic Valley (D9019)

Lat: 39.202°NLon: 120.23267°WElev: 6495.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed W 0 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 08:30 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SW Truckee CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 31. Very windy, with a south wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Very windy, with a south wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Windy.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 31. Very windy, with a south wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Very windy, with a south wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Windy.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SW Truckee CA
 39.23°N 120.26°W (Elev. 8268 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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