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

53°F

12°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SSW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Apr 10:16 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Somes Bar CA

Winter Weather Advisory April 12, 10:53am until April 12, 05:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory April 12, 10:53am until April 12, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Sun

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow after 4am.  Snow level 4500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light southwest  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then snow.  Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 5pm.  Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5200 feet. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 4900 feet. High near 43. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 4500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light southwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then snow. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 5pm. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5200 feet. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles W Somes Bar CA
 41.46°N 123.62°W (Elev. 4442 ft)
10:40 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
10am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database