Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

COTTAGE (STUC1)

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

NA

54°F

12°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed SSE 15 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Apr 08:54 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SSW Carson Pass CA

Winter Storm Watch April 21, 02:00am until April 22, 05:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 45. South wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 23 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a south wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 17 to 22 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 31. South wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers before 8pm, then snow after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 24. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 45. South wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 23 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a south wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 17 to 22 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. South wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers before 8pm, then snow after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SSW Carson Pass CA
 38.54°N 120.1°W (Elev. 9062 ft)
9:16 am PDT Apr 19, 2026
9am PDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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