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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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 9 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 01 Jan 10:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 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: Rain and snow likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 4am. Steady temperature around 34. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 7am, then rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 30. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °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

Tonight
Rain and snow likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 4am. Steady temperature around 34. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 7am, then rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 30. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 43 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 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles W Donner Summit CA
 39.33°N 120.52°W (Elev. 6388 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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