Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

SOMES BAR (SMBC1)

Lat: 41.39007°NLon: 123.49267°WElev: 915.0ft.

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Dec 11:16 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles SE Orleans CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Snow level 7300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
A chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 7300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles SE Orleans CA
 41.18°N 123.36°W (Elev. 4341 ft)
9:41 am PST Dec 3, 2025
12pm PST Dec 3, 2025-6pm PST Dec 9, 2025
 
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