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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning in effect from April 11, 02:00 PM PDT until April 12, 11:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

DW9019 Olympic Valley (D9019)

Lat: 39.202°NLon: 120.23267°WElev: 6495.0ft.

32°F

0°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	NW 0 MPH
Barometer	29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	11 Apr 04:15 AM PDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Tahoe City CA

Winter Storm Warning April 11, 02:00pm until April 12, 11:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Overnight
Low: 29 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday
High: 43 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 21 °F
Rain/Snow
then Heavy
Snow
Sunday
High: 37 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 19 °F
Snow Showers
then Chance
Snow Showers
Monday
High: 41 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 18 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 48 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 23 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. High near 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday Night

Rain and snow showers likely before 8pm, then snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Low around 19. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind around 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 48.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers after 5pm. Snow level rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

Wednesday Night

A chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.