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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

Emigrant Gap, Blue Canyon Nyack Airport (KBLU)

Lat: 39.27611°NLon: 120.70806°WElev: 5282.0ft.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 03:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Donner Summit CA

Winter Storm Warning January 2, 10:00pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then rain. Steady temperature around 34. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow. High near 39. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °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

Overnight
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then rain. Steady temperature around 34. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow. High near 39. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Donner Summit CA
 39.32°N 120.46°W (Elev. 6194 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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