Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

TAHOE DONNER (TADC1)

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

NA

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed NE 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 17 Apr 05:33 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Donner Summit CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 56. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers likely before 8pm, then rain and snow showers likely.  Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow showers likely.  Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 56. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
Rain showers likely before 8pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 6100 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly 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 17, 2026
6am PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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