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

71°F

22°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed WSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Apr 06:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NW Placerville CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 59 °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: Rain likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Rain before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 59. 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
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain. Sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NW Placerville CA
 38.8°N 120.91°W (Elev. 801 ft)
2:01 pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
7pm PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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