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

HELL HOLE (HLLC1)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed E 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 18 Apr 05:09 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Donner Summit CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 49. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 10 percent chance of rain after 5pm.  Sunny, with a high near 50. South southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 49. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Monday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 50. South southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy. 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. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SE Donner Summit CA
 39.25°N 120.3°W (Elev. 7867 ft)
2:01 am PDT Apr 18, 2026
6am PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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