Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the central and southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Montague Siskiyou County Airport (KSIY)

Lat: 41.77375°NLon: 122.46817°WElev: 2644.0ft.

heavy rain

45°F

7°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed W 17 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 21 Apr 02:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NNE Weed CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Low around 31. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain between 2pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm.  Snow level rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain after 11am.  Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Low around 31. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain between 2pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 32.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 37.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5800 feet rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A chance of rain. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles NNE Weed CA
 41.61°N 122.23°W (Elev. 4816 ft)
2:21 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
2pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 27, 2026
 
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