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

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 11 Apr 09:10 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Conway Summit CA

Winter Storm Warning April 11, 02:00pm until April 12, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 11am and 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 16. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 21. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 11am and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 16. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 21. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Conway Summit CA
 38.05°N 119.26°W (Elev. 9787 ft)
4:31 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
9am PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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