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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

BLUE DOOR (BDOC1)

Lat: 41.05408°NLon: 120.33753°WElev: 5927.0ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SE 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 11:59 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles ESE Madeline CA

Flood Watch January 3, 10:00am until January 5, 04:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory January 3, 04:00pm until January 5, 10:00am
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Flood Watch
Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 34. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 32. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 34. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 32. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles ESE Madeline CA
 40.96°N 120.07°W (Elev. 6818 ft)
Last Update:
9:16 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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