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.

Partly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 12 Apr 06:09 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WSW Fort Bidwell CA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of snow before 2pm, then snow showers, mainly after 2pm. 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%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 5pm, then rain and snow.  High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of snow before 2pm, then snow showers, mainly after 2pm. 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%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Snow before 5pm, then rain and snow. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
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)
4:41 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
6am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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