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

FORT ROCK (FKFO3)

Lat: 43.43197°NLon: 120.83842°WElev: 4413.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed ENE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 12 Apr 03:45 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles ESE Silver Lake OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then rain likely.  Snow level 4600 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 4800 feet rising to 5900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow after 11pm.  Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 5000 feet rising to 5600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then rain likely. Snow level 4600 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4800 feet rising to 5900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow after 11pm. Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 5000 feet rising to 5600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles ESE Silver Lake OR
 43.02°N 120.78°W (Elev. 4573 ft)
4:41 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
4am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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