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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

45°F

7°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Apr 05:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NW Placerville CA

  • Today

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

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

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

    High: 77 °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: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • 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 before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then rain likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly 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. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Rain before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then rain likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
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)
Last Update:
2:01 am PDT Apr 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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