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

HELL HOLE (HLLC1)

Lat: 39.06971°NLon: 120.41989°WElev: 5240.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed E 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 18 Apr 04:09 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Tahoe City CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 53. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of snow after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 53. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Tahoe City CA
 39.19°N 120.25°W (Elev. 7385 ft)
2:01 am PDT Apr 18, 2026
4am PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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