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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

PEPPERMINT (PEPC1)

Lat: 36.0734°NLon: 118.54136°WElev: 7385.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 09:58 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles NNW Kernville CA

Winter Storm Warning April 11, 10:58am until April 12, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning April 11, 10:58am until April 12, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west southwest. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    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 37. Wind chill values as low as 23. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 37 °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 21. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Light west northwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 47. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 10 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Snow level rising to 7600 feet. Sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west southwest. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 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 37. Wind chill values as low as 23. West southwest wind 5 to 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 21. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Light west northwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 47. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 56. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles NNW Kernville CA
 36.11°N 118.54°W (Elev. 7198 ft)
Last Update:
9:56 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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