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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 >

Valley rain and mountain snow showers will continue through this evening, bringing another 3-6 inches of snow for elevations above 8500 feet. This could lead to difficult travel conditions over the mountain passes, with snowpacked roads and poor visibility at times. Temperatures remain 10-15 degrees above normal. Quieter weather returns tomorrow.