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

SIMS (SMSC1)

Lat: 41.0713°NLon: 122.36993°WElev: 2537.0ft.

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 10:32 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SSW Dunsmuir CA

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

    Today: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 49. South southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 42. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  High near 49. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 41. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 47. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 49. South southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 42. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 49. South wind 10 to 13 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 41. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 47. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
14 Miles SSW Dunsmuir CA
 41.05°N 122.37°W (Elev. 2323 ft)
10:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
11am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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