Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Nevada County Air Park (KGOO)

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

Clear

81°F

27°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 18 Aug 11:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE Alta Sierra CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NE Alta Sierra CA
 39.17°N 120.97°W (Elev. 2487 ft)
2:51 am PDT Aug 18, 2026
11am PDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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