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

ILLINOIS VALLEY AIRPORT (SBFO3)

Lat: 42.10386°NLon: 123.68519°WElev: 1389.0ft.

NA

54°F

12°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 11:52 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NE Happy Camp CA

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

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Snow level 5700 feet. High near 46. South southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers, mainly before 4am.  Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Low around 36. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Snow level 3800 feet rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4400 feet after midnight . Low around 38. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8am and 11am, then rain showers likely after 11am.  Snow level 4200 feet rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers before 11pm.  Snow level 5300 feet lowering to 4500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain.  Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 4100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  Snow level 4100 feet rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 46. South southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers, mainly before 4am. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Low around 36. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Snow level 3800 feet rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4400 feet after midnight . Low around 38. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8am and 11am, then rain showers likely after 11am. Snow level 4200 feet rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 5300 feet lowering to 4500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 4100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain. Snow level 4100 feet rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of snow after 2am. Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 3000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NE Happy Camp CA
 41.97°N 123.17°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
12:26 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
12pm PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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