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 >

Current conditions at

SOMES BAR (SMBC1)

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

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Apr 01:16 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ESE Orleans CA

Winter Weather Advisory until April 12, 11:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until April 12, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Sun

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. High near 43. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain, possibly mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending.  Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain.  Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 5am.  Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 5pm.  Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. High near 43. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain, possibly mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 5am. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 5pm. Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 31.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles ESE Orleans CA
 41.2°N 123.37°W (Elev. 4193 ft)
11:26 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
1am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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