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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 SSW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 02:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW 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 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow before 1am, then rain and snow. Low around 31. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. High near 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A chance of snow before 1am, then rain and snow. Low around 31. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. High near 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
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. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Dollar Point CA
 39.25°N 120.15°W (Elev. 7198 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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