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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed W 0 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Apr 06:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Tahoe City CA

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

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Tahoe City CA
 39.22°N 120.23°W (Elev. 7139 ft)
4:30 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
7am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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