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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

Lake County Airport (KLKV)

Lat: 42.15664°NLon: 120.39721°WElev: 4721.0ft.

light rain,mist

41°F

5°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed WSW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 11 Apr 03:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WSW Fort Bidwell CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7000 feet. Steady temperature around 43. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers before 4am, then a chance of snow showers after 5am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. South wind 10 to 17 mph becoming east southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 41. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. High near 41. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain after 11pm, mixing with snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7000 feet. Steady temperature around 43. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers before 4am, then a chance of snow showers after 5am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. South wind 10 to 17 mph becoming east southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 41. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers. High near 41. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain after 11pm, mixing with snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles WSW Fort Bidwell CA
 41.8°N 120.31°W (Elev. 6608 ft)
Last Update:
2:47 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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