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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

43°F

6°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed WSW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 02:09 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE 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 chance of snow before 10pm, then rain and snow. Steady temperature around 33. South southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. South southwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 30. South southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of snow before 10pm, then rain and snow. Steady temperature around 33. South southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. South southwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 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. Steady temperature around 30. South southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Donner Summit CA
 39.31°N 120.34°W (Elev. 6982 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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