Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

COTTAGE (STUC1)

Lat: 38.34587°NLon: 120.22952°WElev: 6064.0ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed ESE 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 17 Apr 11:54 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Sonora Pass CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. Southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 54. East southeast wind 6 to 14 mph becoming south southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South southeast wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy.

    High: 39 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers before 11pm, then snow after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 54. East southeast wind 6 to 14 mph becoming south southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South southeast wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers before 11pm, then snow after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Snow likely before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Sonora Pass CA
 38.21°N 119.85°W (Elev. 8038 ft)
11:31 pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
12am PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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