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

SUGARLOAF (SGFO3)

Lat: 43.66361°NLon: 122.62917°WElev: 4328.0ft.

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 02 Jan 01:06 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SSW Hills Creek Res. OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 8 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 9pm.  Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Low around 39. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after 3pm.  Snow level 5300 feet. High near 44. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Snow level 5200 feet. Low around 36. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am.  Snow level 4200 feet. High near 37. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 9pm. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Low around 39. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after 3pm. Snow level 5300 feet. High near 44. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 5200 feet. Low around 36. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am. Snow level 4200 feet. High near 37. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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Point Forecast:
14 Miles SSW Hills Creek Res. OR
 43.47°N 122.51°W (Elev. 4203 ft)
1:45 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
2pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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