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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 89%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 03:52 AM 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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow likely, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow between noon and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 32. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 25 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °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 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 29 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    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

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow between noon and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 32. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 25 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 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 10 to 16 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 29 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
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 23.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. 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
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
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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 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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