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

TAHOE DONNER (TADC1)

Lat: 39.33819°NLon: 120.27339°WElev: 7399.0ft.

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Apr 04:33 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Donner Summit CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 61. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6500 feet. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 61. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6500 feet. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Donner Summit CA
 39.32°N 120.28°W (Elev. 5948 ft)
4:30 am PDT Apr 18, 2026
5am PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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