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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.

light rain,mist

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 01 Jan 11:38 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W 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 rain and snow, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain after 4pm, mixing with snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 1am. Low around 30. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 10am, then rain and snow. High near 39. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow. Low around 30. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A chance of rain after 4pm, mixing with snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 1am. Low around 30. South wind 8 to 10 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 before 10am, then rain and snow. High near 39. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow. Low around 30. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. 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 27. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Donner Summit CA
 39.32°N 120.43°W (Elev. 6198 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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