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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

12 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. High near 48. 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: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 47. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 47. South southeast 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.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 42. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 46. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 48. 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 47. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 47. South southeast 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.
Saturday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 42. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 46. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNW Central Valley CA
 40.83°N 122.46°W (Elev. 1850 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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