Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A frontal boundary will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Intermountain West and expand into the Central U.S. by early next week. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

BLACKROCK (BKRC1)

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

NA

87°F

31°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed NW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 05 Aug 01:52 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

South End of the Upper Sierra

Today
Sunny. Highs 79 to 93. West winds up to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Clear. Lows 54 to 68. Northwest winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs 79 to 93. Northwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the south with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Patchy smoke. Lows 56 to 68. West winds up to 10 mph shifting to the north after midnight. Gusts up to 30 mph.
Friday
Sunny. Highs 78 to 92. North winds up to 5 mph shifting to the south 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night Through Sunday
Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 69. Highs 78 to 92.
Sunday Night And Monday
Partly cloudy. Lows 54 to 68. Highs 76 to 90.
Monday Night And Tuesday
Mostly clear. Lows 53 to 67. Highs 74 to 88.



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1142 AM PDT Wed Aug 5 2026
 
 

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