LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Cold arctic air continues to descend along the West Coast including Lake County, and overnight lows on Saturday may dip below 20° Fahrenheit in the coldest locations, so residents are urged to take precautions.
According to Western Weather Group, North winds will at times continue to gust throughout the day Saturday and Sunday with the approach – and then passage – of several minor weather systems, leading to overall partly cloudy skies throughout the weekend.
Overnight temperatures Saturday will depend on wind speeds and cloud cover – or a lack thereof – to determine how low temperatures will drop.
If evening skies end up mostly clear and winds calm, overnight lows will easily reach the lower to middle 20s, with the coldest locations dipping into the upper teens, according to forecasters.
Daytime highs Saturday and Sunday will remain in the low- to mid-40s, but can feel much colder when winds pick up.
Early next week temperatures are predicted to warm slightly, with daytime highs returning to the low- to mid-50s with overnights in the low 30s, however forecasters are giving a possibility of above-average temperatures in the mid-60s by Wednesday throughout Lake County with no chance of rain or snow until later this month.
For Saturday night, residents are urged to take precautionary winter measures to protect outdoor water pipes, plants, pets and livestock in the event that skies clear Saturday night and temperatures drop.
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