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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

BLACKROCK (BKRC1)

Lat: 36.09345°NLon: 118.26108°WElev: 8114.0ft.

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 01:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles NE Kernville CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 01:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 44. Wind chill values as low as 31. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain. Snow level 6800 feet. High near 43. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, mainly before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 44. Wind chill values as low as 31. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain. Snow level 6800 feet. High near 43. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
24 Miles NE Kernville CA
 36.03°N 118.13°W (Elev. 6001 ft)
Last Update:
1:56 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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