Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory until April 22, 05:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

SCE Virginia Lakes (SE089)

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

26°F

-3°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	S 20 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	14°F (-10°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	12°F (-11°C)
Last update	21 Apr 08:10 PM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

11 Miles W Conway Summit CA

Winter Weather Advisory April 21, 08:17pm until April 22, 05:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory April 21, 08:17pm until April 22, 05:00pm
NOW until 5:00pm Wed
Winter Weather Advisory
Tonight
Low: 11 °F
Heavy Snow
and Very
Windy
Wednesday
High: 25 °F
Chance Snow
Showers and
Windy
Wednesday Night
Low: 11 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 36 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 19 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 36 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 21 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
then Mostly
Cloudy
Saturday
High: 32 °F
Chance Snow
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow showers, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 19. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Saturday

A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.