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.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 11 Apr 04:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NW Fort Bidwell CA

  • Today

    Today: Rain and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Snow level 6100 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. High near 50. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 3am, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Low around 34. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely before 11am, then rain and snow likely between 11am and 2pm, then rain likely after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Snow level 5500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. High near 50. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain before 3am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Low around 34. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Snow likely before 11am, then rain and snow likely between 11am and 2pm, then rain likely after 2pm. Snow level rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 5500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NW Fort Bidwell CA
 42°N 120.3°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
2:06 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
4am PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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