Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

WRC AT HOPE VALLEY NEAR WOODFORDS 4W (HVSC1)

Lat: 38.77556°NLon: 119.90389°WElev: 6904.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed WNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 27 Apr 02:45 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Markleeville CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 10 percent chance of snow showers after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the morning.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 10 percent chance of snow showers after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 8700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Markleeville CA
 38.75°N 119.89°W (Elev. 8304 ft)
11:30 pm PDT Apr 26, 2026
3am PDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm PDT May 3, 2026
 
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