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

BARON (RWBC1)

Lat: 38.85445°NLon: 120.02428°WElev: 6336.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 10 Apr 05:17 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Echo Summit CA

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

    This Afternoon: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 38. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 29. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 22. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 19. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 22. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Echo Summit CA
 38.87°N 120.12°W (Elev. 7628 ft)
4:31 pm PDT Apr 10, 2026
5pm PDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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