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

Flood Watch in effect from January 2, 10:00 PM PST until January 5, 04:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

ALDER SPRINGS (ECKC1)

Lat: 39.65162° N Lon: 122.72453° W Elev: 4543.0 ft.

40°F

4°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	SSE 11 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	40°F (4°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	33°F (1°C)
Last update	02 Jan 08:24 PM PST

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Detailed forecast for

Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County

Tonight

Breezy. A chance of rain early in the evening, then rain late in the evening. Rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight, then a chance of rain late in the night. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after midnight. Lows 34 to 49. Prevailing southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 50 mph.

Saturday

At lower elevations, a chance of rain in the morning, then rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. At higher elevations, a chance of rain and snow in the morning, then rain and heavy snow in the afternoon. Breezy. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs 36 to 51 higher elevations...around 52 lower elevations. Little or no snow accumulation. Snow level 5500 feet. Prevailing south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.

Saturday Night

Rain at lower elevations...and rain and heavy snow at higher elevations. Breezy. Lows 34 to 48. Little or no snow accumulation. Prevailing south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 50 mph.

Sunday

Rain and heavy snow. Highs 34 to 48 higher elevations... Around 51 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...2 to 4 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5000 feet. Prevailing south winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.

Sunday Night

Rain and snow. Colder. Lows 31 to 45. No snow accumulation lower elevations...up to 2 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4500 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph.

Monday

Rain and snow. Moderate snow accumulations possible. Highs 36 to 51.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Lows 33 to 45.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow. Not as cool. Highs 39 to 54.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Lows 31 to 43.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely. Light snow accumulations possible. Highs 37 to 52.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Colder. Lows 26 to 38.