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 >

Current conditions at

SCE Virginia Lakes (SE089)

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

NA

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed S 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 22 Apr 03:10 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles W Conway Summit CA

Winter Weather Advisory April 22, 03:22am until April 22, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory April 22, 03:22am until April 22, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 5pm.  Partly 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 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 5pm. Partly 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 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles W Conway Summit CA
 38.1°N 119.39°W (Elev. 10997 ft)
11:30 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
3am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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