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

5 Miles SSW Christmas Valley OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 37. East southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then rain likely.  Snow level 4800 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind 6 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 1am.  Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 4900 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 4700 feet rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow after 11pm.  Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 4900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 8am, then rain between 8am and 2pm, then rain and snow after 2pm.  Snow level 4900 feet rising to 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Breezy.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 37. East southeast wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then rain likely. Snow level 4800 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind 6 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 1am. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 4900 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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 4700 feet rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow after 11pm. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 4900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 8am, then rain between 8am and 2pm, then rain and snow after 2pm. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Christmas Valley OR
 43.16°N 120.69°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
4:41 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
4am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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