Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

SCE Shirley Peak (SE489)

Lat: 35.70589°NLon: 118.55977°WElev: 6823.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 10:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WNW Kernville CA

Winter Storm Warning April 11, 10:38am until April 12, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning April 11, 10:38am until April 12, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely between 11pm and 2am, then snow showers after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 29. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers before 8am, then snow between 8am and 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 34. Wind chill values as low as 19. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values as low as 32. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely between 11pm and 2am, then snow showers after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers before 8am, then snow between 8am and 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. Wind chill values as low as 19. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 47. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles WNW Kernville CA
 35.83°N 118.57°W (Elev. 7359 ft)
9:56 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
10am PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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