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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

LAUFMAN (LAFC1)

Lat: 40.14167°NLon: 120.35333°WElev: 4800.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 04:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles ESE Antelope Lake CA

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

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely between 10pm and 4am, then rain and snow. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7000 feet after midnight. Low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6400 feet. High near 42. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 32. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. High near 38. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely between 10pm and 4am, then rain and snow. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7000 feet after midnight. Low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6400 feet. High near 42. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 32. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. High near 38. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles ESE Antelope Lake CA
 40.13°N 120.31°W (Elev. 5600 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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