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

EW8163 Hume (E8163)

Lat: 36.78783°NLon: 118.91317°WElev: 5213.94ft.

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SSE 0 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Apr 08:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NE Squaw Valley CA

Winter Storm Warning April 12, 09:11am until April 12, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning April 12, 09:11am until April 12, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 18. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as 15. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 21. Wind chill values as low as 13. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 21 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 36. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow before 11am, then snow showers likely, mainly between 11am and 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 26. Wind chill values as low as 14. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 18. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as 15. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 21. Wind chill values as low as 13. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 36. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 40. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles NE Squaw Valley CA
 36.92°N 118.92°W (Elev. 8917 ft)
8:56 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
9am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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