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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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 04:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NW Chester CA

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

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow. Steady temperature around 33. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Low around 30. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after noon. High near 33. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Breezy, with a south wind 23 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Breezy, with a south wind around 26 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow before 10pm, then snow showers after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Snow. Steady temperature around 33. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 30. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly after noon. High near 33. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Breezy, with a south wind 23 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Breezy, with a south wind around 26 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow before 10pm, then snow showers after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles NW Chester CA
 40.48°N 121.54°W (Elev. 7500 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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