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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

HELL HOLE (HLLC1)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 01 Jan 10:09 PM 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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. South southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 32. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. Steady temperature around 34. Windy, with a south southwest wind 18 to 23 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Windy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 35 °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 31 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 33 °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 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. South southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 32. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Steady temperature around 34. Windy, with a south southwest wind 18 to 23 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 47 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 35. Windy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Windy, with a south southwest wind 31 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 49 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 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 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 8 to 12 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
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)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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