Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

ALDER SPRINGS (ECKC1)

Lat: 39.65162°NLon: 122.72453°WElev: 4543.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 21 Apr 11:24 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles WNW Alder Springs CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 51. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 9 to 11 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 8 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 51. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles WNW Alder Springs CA
 39.73°N 122.87°W (Elev. 6657 ft)
11:31 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
12am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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