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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

11 Miles WSW Graeagle CA

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow between 4am and 5am, then a chance of rain after 5am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 36. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain between 1pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 37. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 38. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 33. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow between 4am and 5am, then a chance of rain after 5am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 36. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A slight chance of rain between 1pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 37. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 38. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 33. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles WSW Graeagle CA
 39.67°N 120.78°W (Elev. 6109 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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