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

68°F

20°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 02:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Alta Sierra CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain, mainly after 11pm.  Low around 46. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 53. South wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then rain after 11pm.  Low around 44. South southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 46. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 53. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then rain after 11pm. Low around 44. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Alta Sierra CA
 39.11°N 121.1°W (Elev. 1781 ft)
2:01 pm PDT Apr 19, 2026
3pm PDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 26, 2026
 
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