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.

37°F

3°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	N 2 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	02 Jan 06:09 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E Donner Summit CA

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

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Winter Storm Warning

Today
High: 39 °F
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 33 °F
Chance Snow
then
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Rain/Snow
then Heavy
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Sunday
High: 31 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 25 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday
High: 31 °F
Snow
Monday Night
Low: 20 °F
Snow Likely
Tuesday
High: 35 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

A chance of snow before 1am, then rain and snow. Steady temperature around 33. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Saturday

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. South southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 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 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 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 31. South southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 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 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Monday

Snow. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

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 35.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Wednesday

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.