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

Nevada County Air Park (KGOO)

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

Clear

50°F

10°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Apr 11:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Alta Sierra CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 50. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    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.  Cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then rain likely after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Light northeast wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 50. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South 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.
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. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then rain likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Alta Sierra CA
 39.11°N 121.08°W (Elev. 1791 ft)
11:31 pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
12am PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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