Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

TAHOE DONNER (TADC1)

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

NA

63°F

17°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed E 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 May 02:33 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Donner Summit CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of freezing fog after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Areas of freezing fog before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 62. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely.  Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 8500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Snow level 8300 feet. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Snow level 8600 feet rising to 9300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Areas of freezing fog after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Areas of freezing fog before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 62. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 8500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 8300 feet. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 8600 feet rising to 9300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Donner Summit CA
 39.32°N 120.28°W (Elev. 5948 ft)
11:30 am PDT May 1, 2026
2pm PDT May 1, 2026-6pm PDT May 7, 2026
 
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