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 >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 9:20:41 am PST

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With a winter storm warning in effect this weekend, snowfall will begin Saturday morning and continue through Monday morning. Total snowfall during the period of the storm will run from 3 to 5 feet. Snow will fall as low as 6,000 feet with the heaviest snowfall above 8,000 feet.

A winter storm warning has been posted for the Sierra Nevada from 1 AM PST on Saturday, January 3rd to 10 AM PST on Monday, January 5th, 2026. Heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulation between 6 and 18 inches between 6,000 and 7,000 feet. 3 to 5 feet of accumulated snowfall above 8,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph during the event.

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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

NWS Forecast Office Hanford, CA