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 >

Current conditions at

HELL HOLE (HLLC1)

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

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 10:09 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Donner Summit CA

Winter Storm Warning January 2, 10:00pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 33. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am.  Steady temperature around 35. Windy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy
    then Snow and
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 32. Windy, with a southwest wind 23 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 34 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 32. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 33. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. Steady temperature around 35. Windy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 32. Windy, with a southwest wind 23 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 34 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SE Donner Summit CA
 39.25°N 120.3°W (Elev. 7867 ft)
10:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
10am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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