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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

WRC AT HOPE VALLEY NEAR WOODFORDS 4W (HVSC1)

Lat: 38.77556°NLon: 119.90389°WElev: 6904.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NW 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 01 Jan 05:45 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Carson Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 27. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. Snow level 7300 feet. High near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 27. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. Snow level 7300 feet. High near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNE Carson Pass CA
 38.79°N 119.92°W (Elev. 7172 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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