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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

38°F

3°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SSW 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 10:18 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NNE Grass Valley 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 47. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 9pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 43. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 43. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 36. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 39. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 39 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain between 1pm and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 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 43. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 43. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 32 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 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 34 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 39. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Rain. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain after 10pm, mixing with snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NNE Grass Valley CA
 39.52°N 120.94°W (Elev. 3829 ft)
Last Update:
10:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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