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

48°F

9°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Apr 04:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NW Placerville CA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • 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 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 59. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then rain after 11pm.  Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers
    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

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
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 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 59. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then rain after 11pm. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Rain likely before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
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 am PDT Apr 19, 2026
5am PDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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