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

BEN BOLT (BENC1)

Lat: 38.59084°NLon: 120.93362°WElev: 905.0ft.

NA

60°F

16°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Apr 07:59 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Placerville CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Placerville CA
 38.72°N 120.81°W (Elev. 2100 ft)
2:01 pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
8pm PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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