Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

BLACKROCK (BKRC1)

Lat: 36.09345° N Lon: 118.26108° W Elev: 8114.0 ft.

NA

57°F

14°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 14 Mar 10:52 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

South End of the Upper Sierra

Today
Partly sunny early in the morning then clearing. Highs 58 to 72. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph increasing to 45 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows 36 to 48. Northwest winds up to 15 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph decreasing to 35 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs 60 to 74. Northwest winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 39 to 53. North winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs 63 to 77. North winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 43 to 57.
Tuesday Through Wednesday Night
Clear. Highs 67 to 82. Lows 43 to 58.
Thursday Through Friday
Mostly clear. Highs 69 to 83. Lows 46 to 60.



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1101 AM PDT Sat Mar 14 2026
 
 

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