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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

18 Miles NNW Chester CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely before 10pm, then rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 30. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 24. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely before 10pm, then rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 30. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 50 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 30. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 24. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNW Chester CA
 40.56°N 121.33°W (Elev. 6781 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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