Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

WRC AT HOPE VALLEY NEAR WOODFORDS 4W (HVSC1)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NNW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 10 Apr 01:45 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Carson Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning April 11, 02:00pm until April 12, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 8100 feet. High near 44. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 2am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 29. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 23. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 31. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 20. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8100 feet. High near 44. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 23. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Low around 20. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNE Carson Pass CA
 38.78°N 119.95°W (Elev. 7799 ft)
11:31 am PDT Apr 10, 2026
2pm PDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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