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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

MARKLEEVILLE (MKEC1)

Lat: 38.69044°NLon: 119.77497°WElev: 5501.0ft.

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 23 Apr 03:48 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Markleeville CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of rain showers after 2am. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Snow level 6300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers after 11am. Snow level rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of rain showers after 2am. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Snow level 6300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Snow level rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 7000 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Markleeville CA
 38.76°N 119.8°W (Elev. 5607 ft)
Last Update:
4:30 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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