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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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 12:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NW Chester CA

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Breezy, with a south wind 23 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after noon. High near 29. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 27. Windy, with a south wind 40 to 49 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Windy, with a south wind 43 to 46 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 48 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow before 10pm, then snow showers after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Breezy.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Breezy, with a south wind 23 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly after noon. High near 29. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 27. Windy, with a south wind 40 to 49 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Windy, with a south wind 43 to 46 mph, with gusts as high as 60 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 23. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 48 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow before 10pm, then snow showers after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles NW Chester CA
 40.48°N 121.51°W (Elev. 9485 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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