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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

MANZANITA LAKE (VIOC1)

Lat: 40.54011°NLon: 121.58016°WElev: 5732.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed WSW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 06:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NW Chester CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Steady temperature around 32. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after noon. High near 33. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 31. Breezy, with a south wind 23 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Breezy, with a south wind 25 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 29 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Steady temperature around 32. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly after noon. High near 33. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 31. Breezy, with a south wind 23 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Breezy, with a south wind 25 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 29 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NW Chester CA
 40.47°N 121.48°W (Elev. 7999 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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