Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast; Pacific System to Bring Unsettled Weather to the West Coast

Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue to bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions to the southern Plains and Southeast early this week. A Pacific storm system will bring low elevation rain and heavy high elevation mountain snow to northern and central California through early week, expanding into the Pacific Northwest, Great Basin, and southern California on Tuesday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 9:04:22 pm PDT

Watches, Warnings & Advisories

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National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area, CA

National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley, CA

Winter Weather Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory

Small Craft Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory

Winter Storm Watch

Rainfall Forecast: Monday-Wednesday

Snowfall Forecast: Tuesday-Wednesday

Thunderstorm Chances

Forecast Max Wind Gusts This Week

Storm Safety Tips

Rain Forecast: Mon - Wed. Minor Impacts. Slick roads and thunderstorm chances. Snow levels 6000 to 7000 ft Monday, lowering to around 5000-6000 ft Tuesday into Wednesday.

Snow Forecast: Tuesday - Wednesday. Moderate Impacts. Travel delays and slick roads. Chain controls. Reductions in visibilities at times. Snow levels 6000 to 7000 ft Monday, lowering to around 5000 to 6000 ft Tuesday into Wednesday.

Probability of Thunder: Tuesday. Chances generally 25 to 35% across interior NorCal.

Periods of breezy to gusty southerly winds are expected today through Wednesday as a weather system introduces a return to active weather.

Storm safety tips. Unclog gutters & storm drains. Check tires, wiper blades, fluids, & lights. Winterize your vehicle, have an emergency supply kit, & carry chains.