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

PILOT HILL (PLTC1)

Lat: 38.83168°NLon: 121.0092°WElev: 1249.0ft.

NA

64°F

18°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed SW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Apr 06:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NW Placerville CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °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 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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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 17, 2026
7pm PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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