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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

INDEPENDENCE CAMP (ICPC1)

Lat: 39.45269°NLon: 120.29367°WElev: 6979.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSE Sierraville CA

Winter Weather Advisory until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until January 5, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Low around 28. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 37. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 28. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSE Sierraville CA
 39.5°N 120.3°W (Elev. 6706 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 pm PST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 10, 2026
 
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