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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

50°F

10°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 02 Jan 01:59 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNW Portola CA

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

  • This Afternoon

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

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, mainly after 1am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7000 feet after midnight. Low around 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. Snow level 6200 feet. High near 40. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 28. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Rain and snow, mainly after 1am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7000 feet after midnight. Low around 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. Snow level 6200 feet. High near 40. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 28. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly 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:
1:16 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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