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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

LASSEN LODGE (LSNC1)

Lat: 40.34414°NLon: 121.71373°WElev: 4159.0ft.

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 04:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WNW Chester CA

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 35. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain after 7pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 40. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 29. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 35. Light southeast wind.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain after 7pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 40. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 29. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles WNW Chester CA
 40.37°N 121.51°W (Elev. 5062 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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