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

SUGARLOAF (SHF) (SLFC1)

Lat: 40.91596°NLon: 122.43483°WElev: 3259.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 04:19 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Central Valley CA

Flood Watch January 2, 10:00pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 53. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Steady temperature around 51. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 10am.  High near 51. South southeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Low around 47. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 49. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Steady temperature around 51. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 10am. High near 51. South southeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 47. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 49. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles N Central Valley CA
 40.78°N 122.39°W (Elev. 1040 ft)
1:21 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
4pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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