Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lake County Airport (KLKV)

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

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 21 Apr 10:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Adel OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 11pm, then rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then snow after 2am.  Low around 31. West southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 55. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain after 11am.  Snow level 5900 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain before 11pm, then rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then snow after 2am. Low around 31. West southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 55. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Saturday
A chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Snow level rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 6700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Adel OR
 42.2°N 120°W (Elev. 5584 ft)
10:02 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
10pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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