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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

COYOTE (CYVC1)

Lat: 39.98806°NLon: 120.47759°WElev: 5570.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 09:59 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNW Portola CA

Flood Watch January 3, 10:00am until January 5, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6800 feet after midnight. Low around 31. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 1pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet. High near 40. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 32. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6800 feet after midnight. Low around 31. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 1pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet. High near 40. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 32. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNW Portola CA
 39.92°N 120.49°W (Elev. 6060 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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