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

SODA CREEK (SOAC1)

Lat: 39.425°NLon: 122.97722°WElev: 1725.0ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 22 Apr 03:21 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles W Alder Springs CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 34 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 52. North northwest wind around 7 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West southwest wind around 8 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 52. North northwest wind around 7 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West southwest wind around 8 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles W Alder Springs CA
 39.63°N 122.99°W (Elev. 5719 ft)
2:10 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
4am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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