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

43°F

6°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Apr 05:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NW Fort Bidwell CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 48. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 3am, then a chance of rain showers between 3am and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 4am. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Low around 34. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 46. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. West wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm.  Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain after 11pm.  Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 48. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 3am, then a chance of rain showers between 3am and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Low around 34. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 46. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm. Snow level rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain after 11pm. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NW Fort Bidwell CA
 42°N 120.3°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
4:41 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
5pm PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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