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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

Lake County Airport (KLKV)

Lat: 42.15664°NLon: 120.39721°WElev: 4721.0ft.

Rain

41°F

5°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SSE 9 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 01 Jan 06:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NW Fort Bidwell CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Snow level 6300 feet. High near 46. South wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely. Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5500 feet. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 6300 feet. High near 46. South wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5500 feet. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NW Fort Bidwell CA
 42°N 120.3°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
Last Update:
6:47 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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