Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lake County Airport (KLKV)

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

Clear

66°F

19°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed S 13 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 03:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WNW Fort Bidwell CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 7400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 16 to 21 mph becoming light south  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain.  Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6500 feet. High near 50. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain before 2am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Low around 36. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain.  Snow level rising to 6000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 7400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 16 to 21 mph becoming light south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6500 feet. High near 50. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain before 2am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Low around 36. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 2pm. Snow level rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level rising to 6000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Friday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 5600 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WNW Fort Bidwell CA
 41.91°N 120.31°W (Elev. 4970 ft)
2:43 pm PDT Apr 19, 2026
3pm PDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 26, 2026
 
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