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

33°F

1°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SSW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Jan 04:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles NW 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

  • Overnight

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 35. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 33. South southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 34. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 28. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 32. South southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 33. South southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 28. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Sunny, with a high near 34.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles NW Chester CA
 40.52°N 121.55°W (Elev. 6198 ft)
1:20 am PST Jan 3, 2026
5am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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