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

MANZANITA LAKE (VIOC1)

Lat: 40.54011° N Lon: 121.58016° W Elev: 5732.0 ft.

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed W 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 22 Apr 01:52 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Today
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow early in the morning, then a slight chance of snow late in the morning. A chance of snow in the afternoon. Highs 31 to 41. No snow accumulation lower elevations...up to 2 inches higher elevations. West winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows around 23. Light winds.
Thursday
Sunny. Not as cool. Highs 45 to 55. Light winds.
Thursday Night
Clear. Lows around 28. Northwest winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Friday
Sunny. Highs 47 to 57. Light winds becoming west up to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 31.
Saturday
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Highs 39 to 49.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely. Light snow accumulations possible. Lows 27 to 33.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with snow likely. Light snow accumulations possible. Highs 32 to 42.
Sunday Night And Monday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows around 28. Highs 35 to 45.
Monday Night And Tuesday
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Lows around 29. Highs 39 to 49.



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