Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

DW9019 Olympic Valley (D9019)

Lat: 39.202°NLon: 120.23267°WElev: 6495.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 03:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Tahoe City CA

Winter Storm Warning until April 12, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning until April 12, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 25. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 24. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 25. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Tahoe City CA
 39.19°N 120.25°W (Elev. 7385 ft)
11:31 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
3pm PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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