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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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NNW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 12:34 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Graeagle CA

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7300 feet after midnight. Low around 35. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Snow level 6700 feet. High near 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Snow level 6100 feet. Low around 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 4500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7300 feet after midnight. Low around 35. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 6700 feet. High near 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 6100 feet. Low around 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 4500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am. Snow level rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Graeagle CA
 39.83°N 120.67°W (Elev. 4396 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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