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

Winter Storm Warning until January 5, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

DW9019 Olympic Valley (D9019)

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

35°F

2°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	W 0 MPH
Barometer	29.82 in (1009.82 mb)
Dewpoint	33°F (1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	03 Jan 03:15 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Truckee CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 03:31am until January 5, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 03:31am until January 5, 10:00am
NOW until 10:00am Mon
Winter Storm Warning
Overnight
Low: 31 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 29 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Sunday
High: 35 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday
High: 35 °F
Snow
Monday Night
Low: 22 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Tuesday
High: 38 °F
Slight Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain and snow. Snow level 7500 feet. Low around 31. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 6200 feet in the afternoon . High near 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 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 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Monday

Snow. High near 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Monday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday

A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Wednesday

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

Wednesday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Thursday

A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 12.