Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

MANZANITA LAKE (VIOC1)

Lat: 40.54011°NLon: 121.58016°WElev: 5732.0ft.

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 12:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNW Chester CA

Winter Storm Watch January 2, 04:00pm until January 4, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 35. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely before 7pm, then rain and snow.  Steady temperature around 33. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 30. South wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 32. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Rain. High near 35. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely before 7pm, then rain and snow. Steady temperature around 33. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. South wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly 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)
1:21 am PST Jan 1, 2026
1pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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