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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

SADDLEBACK (SLEC1)

Lat: 39.63614°NLon: 120.86399°WElev: 6670.0ft.

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 06:18 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNW Blue Canyon CA

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

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain between 1pm and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 9pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 42. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Heavy
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 42. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 36. South wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 10am, then rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 40. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain between 1pm and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 9pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 42. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 42. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 36. South wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain before 10am, then rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 40. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNW Blue Canyon CA
 39.48°N 120.85°W (Elev. 5013 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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