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

Lake County Airport (KLKV)

Lat: 42.15664° N Lon: 120.39721° W Elev: 4721.0 ft.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 22 Apr 05:20 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Central and Eastern Lake County

Today
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4800 feet. Little or no snow accumulation except snow accumulation up to 1 inch in the warner mountains. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Breezy. West winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of rain and snow in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest late in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
Saturday
Sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Warmer. Highs in the mid 50s to mid 60s.



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