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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

SUGARLOAF (SHF) (SLFC1)

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

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 16 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 12:19 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NNW Central Valley CA

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

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 52. South southeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 50. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 51. South southeast wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 46. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 50. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 52. South southeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 50. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 51. South southeast wind 15 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 Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 46. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 50. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Rain. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NNW Central Valley CA
 40.81°N 122.43°W (Elev. 1696 ft)
Last Update:
10:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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