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

SUGARLOAF (SHF) (SLFC1)

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

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed NNW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 18 Apr 03:19 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles N Central Valley CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain.  Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Rain. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Rain before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles N Central Valley CA
 40.89°N 122.36°W (Elev. 1263 ft)
2:01 am PDT Apr 18, 2026
4am PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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