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 >

Current conditions at

MANZANITA LAKE (VIOC1)

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

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SSE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 09:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles NNW Chester CA

Winter Storm Warning until January 5, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning until January 5, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 35. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 30. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 26. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 26. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles NNW Chester CA
 40.46°N 121.36°W (Elev. 6759 ft)
1:21 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
10pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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