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

Winter Storm Warning in effect from January 3, 12:00 AM PST until January 5, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

DW9019 Olympic Valley (D9019)

Lat: 39.202°NLon: 120.23267°WElev: 6495.0ft.

41°F

5°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	WSW 1 MPH
Barometer	29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint	33°F (1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	02 Jan 02:30 PM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Tahoe City CA

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

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Winter Storm Warning

This Afternoon
High: 42 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 29 °F
Breezy.
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 35 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 24 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday
High: 35 °F
Snow
Monday Night
Low: 20 °F
Snow Likely
Tuesday
High: 38 °F
Slight Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Rain and snow, mainly after 7pm. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7300 feet after midnight. Low around 29. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday

Rain and snow. Snow level 6600 feet. High near 38. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. 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 35. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Monday

Snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Monday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Tuesday

A slight chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

Tuesday Night

A chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Wednesday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

Wednesday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.