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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

38°F

3°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SSE 9 MPH
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 02 Jan 10:02 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Donner Summit CA

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

    NOW until 4:00pm Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow. High near 38. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 32. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow, mainly after 11pm. Steady temperature around 34. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow. High near 38. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 32. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 41 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 35. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Donner Summit CA
 39.33°N 120.4°W (Elev. 6394 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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