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

SUGARLOAF (SHF) (SLFC1)

Lat: 40.91596°NLon: 122.43483°WElev: 3259.0ft.

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 22 Apr 02:19 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNE Central Valley CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 43. South southwest wind around 8 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 2pm.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 54. South wind 8 to 10 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 43. South southwest wind around 8 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 54. South wind 8 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 44. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNE Central Valley CA
 40.79°N 122.28°W (Elev. 1693 ft)
2:01 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
3am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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