Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lake County Airport (KLKV)

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

Clear

47°F

8°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 17 Apr 12:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NW Fort Bidwell CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain.  Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Snow level 5200 feet rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5000 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NW Fort Bidwell CA
 42°N 120.3°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
12:23 pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
1pm PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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