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

PILOT HILL (PLTC1)

Lat: 38.83168°NLon: 121.0092°WElev: 1249.0ft.

NA

72°F

22°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed SW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Apr 05:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE El Dorado Hills CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then rain likely after 11pm.  Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Rain before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then rain likely after 11pm. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE El Dorado Hills CA
 38.72°N 120.98°W (Elev. 1591 ft)
2:01 pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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