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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 94%
Wind Speed WSW 13 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 03 Jan 06:09 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Donner Summit CA

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

    NOW until 4:00pm Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 32. Windy, with a south southwest wind 33 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 29. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. South southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 31. Windy, with a south southwest wind 24 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 32. Windy, with a south southwest wind 33 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 29. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. South southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. 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 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
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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:
1:20 am PST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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