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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory until April 22, 05:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

SCE Virginia Lakes (SE089)

Lat: 38.07717°NLon: 119.19795°WElev: 8822.0ft.

25°F

-4°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	S 16 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	20°F (-7°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	12°F (-11°C)
Last update	21 Apr 06:10 PM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Conway Summit CA

Winter Weather Advisory April 21, 06:29pm until April 22, 05:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory April 21, 06:29pm until April 22, 05:00pm
NOW until 5:00pm Wed
Winter Weather Advisory
Tonight
Low: 13 °F
Heavy Snow
and Very
Windy then
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Wednesday
High: 26 °F
Chance Snow
Showers and
Windy
Wednesday Night
Low: 14 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 37 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 22 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 37 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 32 °F
Chance Snow
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow showers, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 13. Very windy, with a west wind 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Wednesday

A chance of snow showers before 8am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Saturday

A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.