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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 SW 13 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 02 Jan 02:18 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles S Graeagle CA

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow between 2pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow before 10pm, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 34. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. South southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °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

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A slight chance of snow between 2pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow before 10pm, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 34. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. South southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 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 slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles S Graeagle CA
 39.6°N 120.65°W (Elev. 6998 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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