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Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

COTTAGE (STUC1)

Lat: 38.34587°NLon: 120.22952°WElev: 6064.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 20 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 01 Jan 11:54 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Sonora Pass CA

Winter Storm Watch January 2, 04:00pm until January 4, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Watch

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 28 by 5pm. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F⇓

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 10pm, then snow showers after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 28 by 5pm. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow before 10pm, then snow showers after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
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Point Forecast:
Sonora Pass CA
 38.33°N 119.64°W (Elev. 9793 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 am PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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