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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

DENTEN CREEK (MWKC1)

Lat: 39.77948°NLon: 120.59449°WElev: 5149.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed ESE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 03 Jan 02:34 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Graeagle CA

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. Snow level 7400 feet. Low around 34. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 10am, then rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5800 feet in the afternoon . High near 43. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet. High near 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 4am. Snow level 4900 feet. Low around 30. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. Snow level 4800 feet. High near 40. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely before 7pm, then rain and snow likely between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 5300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 4am. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Snow level 7400 feet. Low around 34. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 10am, then rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5800 feet in the afternoon . High near 43. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet. High near 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 4am. Snow level 4900 feet. Low around 30. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. Snow level 4800 feet. High near 40. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain likely before 7pm, then rain and snow likely between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 5300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 4am. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
Graeagle CA
 39.77°N 120.6°W (Elev. 4659 ft)
Last Update:
2:00 am PST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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