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

READER RANCH (RRRC1)

Lat: 39.30351°NLon: 121.11725°WElev: 1968.0ft.

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 02:13 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Penn Valley CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 50. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Steady temperature around 52. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  High near 52. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Low around 46. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm.  Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 50. Light southeast wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Rain. Steady temperature around 52. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 52. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 46. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Penn Valley CA
 39.23°N 121.22°W (Elev. 1401 ft)
1:21 am PST Jan 2, 2026
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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