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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

38°F

3°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 01 Jan 09:09 PM PST
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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow before 1am, then rain and snow. Steady temperature around 32. South southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am. High near 35. South southwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 32 °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 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Snow before 1am, then rain and snow. Steady temperature around 32. South southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am. High near 35. South southwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles E Donner Summit CA
 39.32°N 120.31°W (Elev. 7064 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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