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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

34°F

1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 07:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles NNW Chester CA

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

  • Today

    Today: A chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 31. Windy, with a south wind 28 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. Steady temperature around 29. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Windy, with a south southwest wind 29 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. South southwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 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 25. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 31. Windy, with a south wind 28 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. Steady temperature around 29. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 50 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 27. Windy, with a south southwest wind 29 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. South southwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of snow after 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
A chance of snow. 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 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles NNW Chester CA
 40.58°N 121.33°W (Elev. 7106 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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