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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

Lake County Airport (KLKV)

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

Mostly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SE 16 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.82 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 21 Apr 03:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Lakeview OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, mainly after 5pm. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Low around 32. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow likely before 4pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, mainly after 5pm. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Low around 32. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely before 4pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Snow level 5500 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A chance of rain. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 6600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lakeview OR
 42.19°N 120.35°W (Elev. 4787 ft)
Last Update:
2:21 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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