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

BARON (RWBC1)

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

NA

54°F

12°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed NNE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Apr 04:47 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Echo Summit CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. 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.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. 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.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Echo Summit CA
 38.87°N 120.12°W (Elev. 7628 ft)
4:30 pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
5pm PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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