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

HELL HOLE (HLLC1)

Lat: 39.06971°NLon: 120.41989°WElev: 5240.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WNW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 04:09 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Donner Summit CA

Winter Storm Warning January 2, 10:00pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am.  Steady temperature around 33. South southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 34. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. South southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 31. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. Steady temperature around 33. South southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. South southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Donner Summit CA
 39.33°N 120.35°W (Elev. 7195 ft)
1:21 am PST Jan 2, 2026
4am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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