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 >

Current conditions at

PIKE COUNTY LOOKOUT (PKCC1)

Lat: 39.47469°NLon: 121.20241°WElev: 3701.0ft.

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 22 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 03 Jan 03:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles N Grass Valley CA

Flood Watch until January 5, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch until January 5, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Mon

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 48. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Steady temperature around 44. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 45. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Low around 38. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Steady temperature around 47. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 48. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Steady temperature around 44. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 45. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 38. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles N Grass Valley CA
 39.48°N 121.05°W (Elev. 2799 ft)
1:20 am PST Jan 3, 2026
3am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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