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

Winter Storm Warning in effect from January 2, 10:00 PM PST until January 5, 04:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

HELL HOLE (HLLC1)

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

38°F

3°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	W 3 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	02 Jan 03:09 AM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

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

Overnight
Low: 30 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 40 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 33 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 36 °F
Rain/Snow
then Heavy
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 27 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 32 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 25 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday
High: 31 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday Night
Low: 20 °F
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 30. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 40. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of snow before 10pm, then rain and snow. Steady temperature around 33. South southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. South southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. 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 25. 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 31.

Monday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Tuesday

A slight chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.