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

NOTCHKO (NTCC1)

Lat: 41.28972°NLon: 123.8575°WElev: 477.0ft.

NA

55°F

13°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed W 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 12:45 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles WNW Orleans CA

Flood Watch January 2, 04:00pm until January 4, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory until January 3, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory until January 3, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Sat

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly between 7pm and 10pm, then showers after 10pm.  Low around 42. Windy, with a south wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers.  High near 43. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Showers and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers before 10pm, then rain after 10pm. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 39. Windy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 41. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow.  Low around 36. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 1pm.  High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly between 7pm and 10pm, then showers after 10pm. Low around 42. Windy, with a south wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers. High near 43. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers before 10pm, then rain after 10pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 39. Windy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 41. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Low around 36. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
11 Miles WNW Orleans CA
 41.37°N 123.74°W (Elev. 3484 ft)
10:30 am PST Jan 2, 2026
1pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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