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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

33°F

1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 03 Jan 03:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NW Chester CA

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

    NOW until 4:00pm Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers before 1pm, then snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 30. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 29. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 23 to 29 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. South southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Windy, with a south wind around 32 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers before 1pm, then snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 30. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 29. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 23 to 29 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. South southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles NW Chester CA
 40.49°N 121.49°W (Elev. 7999 ft)
Last Update:
1:20 am PST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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