Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

MANZANITA LAKE (VIOC1)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed S 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 03:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NW Chester CA

Winter Storm Warning January 2, 10:00pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow.  High near 34. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 32. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after noon.  High near 32. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 29. Windy, with a south wind 28 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 31. Windy, with a south wind 29 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 27. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 30. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Snow. High near 34. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 32. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly after noon. High near 32. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Windy, with a south wind 28 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 60 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 31. Windy, with a south wind 29 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 60 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 27. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. 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 29.
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:
19 Miles NW Chester CA
 40.49°N 121.49°W (Elev. 7999 ft)
1:21 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
4pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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