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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 >

Current conditions at

DW0735 Fort Bidwell (D0735)

Lat: 41.874°NLon: 120.158°WElev: 4777.0ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed W 0 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 10:25 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Fort Bidwell CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 10am, then rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. Snow level 6100 feet. High near 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 5600 feet. High near 45. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain likely before 10am, then rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. Snow level 6100 feet. High near 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 5600 feet. High near 45. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Snow likely before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Bidwell CA
 41.86°N 120.15°W (Elev. 4580 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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