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 7:22:29 am PST

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The combination of king tides and storm surge will result in roughly 2.5 ft of inundation above a normal high tide Friday and Saturday. Low-lying roads and coastal infrastructure will be flooded. Heed all closure notices.

A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect through 2 PM Saturday for the San Francisco Bay Shoreline. Up to 2.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect through 2 PM Sunday for the Pacific Coast and Monterey Bay, where the steeper shoreline will provide more protection from significant inundation.

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

NWS Forecast Office San Francisco, CA