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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

SOMES BAR (SMBC1)

Lat: 41.39007°NLon: 123.49267°WElev: 915.0ft.

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 09:16 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Somes Bar CA

Winter Storm Watch January 3, 04:00pm until January 4, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South southeast wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 43. South wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 50. South southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 39. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 4500 feet. High near 44. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Snow level 4000 feet. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 4000 feet. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 3700 feet rising to 4400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South southeast wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 43. South wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 50. South southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 39. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 4500 feet. High near 44. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 4000 feet. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 4000 feet. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 3700 feet rising to 4400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Snow level 3700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3300 feet lowering to 2600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2200 feet rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Somes Bar CA
 41.39°N 123.45°W (Elev. 1585 ft)
Last Update:
9:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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