Hot Weather in the West; Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest

Hot to extremely hot temperatures are in place much of this week across parts of California and the interior Northwest U.S, with the Pacific Northwest carrying the potential for record-breaking high temperatures. Monsoonal moisture over the Southwest U.S. may lead to heavy rainfall and instances of flash flooding through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

BEN BOLT (BENC1)

Lat: 38.59084° N Lon: 120.93362° W Elev: 905.0 ft.

102°F

39°C

Humidity	18%
Wind Speed	W 7 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	51°F (11°C)
Visibility	NA
Heat Index	99°F (37°C)
Last update	02 Sep 01:59 PM PDT

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Detailed forecast for

Motherlode

Today

Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Areas of smoke through the day. A chance of rain showers early in the morning. A slight chance of rain showers late in the morning, then a chance of rain showers early in the afternoon. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. A slight chance of rain showers late in the afternoon. Highs 91 to 99. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear. Cooler. Lows 63 to 73. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

Wednesday

Sunny. Areas of smoke. Highs 88 to 96. Light winds becoming west up to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear. Lows 64 to 74. Light winds.

Thursday

Sunny. Highs 85 to 95. Light winds becoming southwest up to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear. Cooler. Lows 59 to 69.

Friday

Sunny. Highs 81 to 89.