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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

MANZANITA LAKE (VIOC1)

Lat: 40.54011°NLon: 121.58016°WElev: 5732.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed SSE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 08:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles NW Chester CA

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

  • Today

    Today: A chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 31. Windy, with a south southeast wind 29 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 29. Windy, with a south wind 29 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 32 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 31. Windy, with a south southeast wind 29 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 29. Windy, with a south wind 29 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 32 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles NW Chester CA
 40.46°N 121.54°W (Elev. 8399 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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