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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

Nevada County Air Park (KGOO)

Lat: 39.224028°NLon: 121.003083°WElev: 3154.0ft.

Clear

66°F

19°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Apr 02:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Alta Sierra CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 71. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then rain likely after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 71. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Rain before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then rain likely after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Alta Sierra CA
 39.11°N 121.1°W (Elev. 1781 ft)
Last Update:
2:01 pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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