Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

HELL HOLE (HLLC1)

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

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 26 Apr 05:09 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Donner Summit CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A chance of rain between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Donner Summit CA
 39.31°N 120.34°W (Elev. 6982 ft)
2:00 pm PDT Apr 26, 2026
5pm PDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm PDT May 3, 2026
 
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