Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

HELL HOLE (HLLC1)

Lat: 39.06971°NLon: 120.41989°WElev: 5240.0ft.

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed NE 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 18 Jan 11:09 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Donner Summit CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 31. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 53. East wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. East wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Light and variable wind.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 31. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 53. East wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. East wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Donner Summit CA
 39.24°N 120.35°W (Elev. 5883 ft)
1:21 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
11pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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