Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from April 11, 02:00 PM PDT until April 12, 11:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

DENTEN CREEK (MWKC1)

Lat: 39.77948°NLon: 120.59449°WElev: 5149.0ft.

44°F

7°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	S 3 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	40°F (4°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	11 Apr 12:34 PM PDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Graeagle CA

Winter Weather Advisory April 11, 02:00pm until April 12, 11:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

This Afternoon
High: 48 °F
Showers
Tonight
Low: 26 °F
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 42 °F
Rain/Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 26 °F
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Snow Showers
Monday
High: 48 °F
Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 24 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 53 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 28 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 55 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 6700 feet. High near 48. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Tonight

Rain before 8pm, then rain and snow between 8pm and 2am, then snow likely after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 4400 feet after midnight . Low around 26. South wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 4700 feet in the afternoon. High near 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Rain and snow showers before midnight, then a chance of snow showers. Snow level 4500 feet. Low around 26. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 11am. Snow level rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

Wednesday Night

A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Thursday

A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 5300 feet lowering to 4600 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 61.