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

67°F

19°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed WNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Apr 09:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE El Dorado Hills CA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain, mainly after 11pm.  Low around 49. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 54. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 54 °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 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Light and variable wind.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 49. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 54. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then rain likely after 11pm. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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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)
9:16 am PDT Apr 19, 2026
10am PDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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