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

DW9019 Olympic Valley (D9019)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed W 0 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 05:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Tahoe City CA

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

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 21. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 20. 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.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 5 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6900 feet. High near 43. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. Southwest wind 10 to 15 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 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Low around 20. 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, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
A chance of showers after 5pm. Snow level rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Tahoe City CA
 39.19°N 120.22°W (Elev. 6283 ft)
4:30 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
5pm PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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