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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

KNOX 2 (KNXN2)

Lat: 39.27283°NLon: 119.963°WElev: 7568.0ft.

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed ESE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 10:19 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Kings Beach CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. South wind 5 to 10 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 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 34. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Kings Beach CA
 39.27°N 120.01°W (Elev. 7740 ft)
Last Update:
9:16 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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