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

51°F

11°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 10 Apr 11:16 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ESE Orleans CA

Winter Weather Advisory April 11, 08:00pm until April 12, 11:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then rain after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 5700 feet. High near 43. South southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2am.  Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. High near 43. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 11pm.  Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 5am.  Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Rain and snow before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then rain after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 43. South southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2am. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. High near 43. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 11pm. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm. Snow level rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 5am. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then rain likely. Snow level rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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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 10, 2026
12am PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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