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 Virginia Lakes (SE089)

Lat: 38.07717°NLon: 119.19795°WElev: 8822.0ft.

NA

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 12 Apr 07:50 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Conway Summit CA

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

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy then
    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 17. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 17. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Breezy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Conway Summit CA
 38.03°N 119.23°W (Elev. 7799 ft)
4:30 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
8am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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