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

Flood Watch in effect from January 3, 10:00 AM PST until January 5, 04:00 PM PST
Winter Weather Advisory in effect from January 3, 04:00 PM PST until January 5, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

POR31-Iron Horse (LIB09)

Lat: 39.77898°NLon: 120.50284°WElev: 5001.0ft.

N/A

Humidity	95%
Wind Speed	SSW 1 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	N/A
Visibility	NA
Last update	27 Dec 03:00 PM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NW Sierraville CA

Flood Watch January 3, 10:00am until January 5, 04:00pm

Winter Weather Advisory January 3, 04:00pm until January 5, 10:00am

Click here for hazard details and duration

Flood Watch

Winter Weather Advisory

Tonight
Low: 33 °F
Breezy.
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 39 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 32 °F
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 36 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 29 °F
Snow
Monday
High: 35 °F
Snow
Monday Night
Low: 24 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Tuesday
High: 38 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 27 °F
Slight Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of rain before 10pm, then rain and snow likely between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7400 feet after midnight. Low around 33. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Rain and snow before 10am, then rain between 10am and 1pm, then rain and snow after 1pm. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 6000 feet in the afternoon . High near 39. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

Snow before 10pm, then rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 5800 feet. Low around 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow. Low around 29. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Monday

Snow. High near 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Monday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday

A slight chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Wednesday

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.