Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

READER RANCH (RRRC1)

Lat: 39.30351°NLon: 121.11725°WElev: 1968.0ft.

NA

65°F

18°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed NW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Apr 07:13 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Penn Valley CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then rain likely after 11pm.  Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. 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 69. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Rain before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then rain likely after 11pm. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Penn Valley CA
 39.22°N 121.28°W (Elev. 846 ft)
2:01 pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
7pm PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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