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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

40°F

4°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 03:52 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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 31. Windy, with a south southeast wind 24 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Windy, with a south wind 26 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 30. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 27 °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 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 31. Windy, with a south southeast wind 24 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Windy, with a south wind 26 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 30. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 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 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
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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 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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