Placer County Weather


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Weather Alert

Wind Advisory
Effective: 2025-03-26 14:03:00
Expires: 2025-03-27 09:15:00
WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves 2 to 4 feet. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Gusts up to 80 mph on ridges. Waves 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe.
WHERE... Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area
Winter Weather Advisory
Effective: 2025-03-26 11:56:00
Expires: 2025-03-27 05:00:00
WHAT...Periods of moderate snow expected above 5500 feet. Total snow accumulations 6 to 10 inches.
WHERE... Western Plumas County/Lassen Park; West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada

Placer Current Conditions Map

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Active CalFire Incidents

County
Incident Name
Location
Acres Burned
% Contained
Updated
Riverside
Highway 86 and 72nd Avenue, Thermal
25 / 60
03/26/2025
San Diego
Near Hwy 94 & Barrett Smith Rd, Barrett Junction
38 / 100
12/11/2024

Earthquakes in California in the Last 72 Hours

Use our guide to get ready for the big one.

Time
Description
USGS Page
03/25/2025 3:47 a.m.
M 2.5 - 18 km W of Manton, Tehama County, CA

5 Day Forecast for the Placer Region

Wednesday, March 26 2025 1
1 PM
59°     Wind SW 8.9 mph    scattered clouds
4 PM
54°     Wind SW 7.0 mph    light rain
7 PM
58°     Wind SW 3.3 mph    light rain
10 PM
46°     Wind SW 3.6 mph    light rain
Thursday, March 27 2025 5
1 AM
45°     Wind SW 2.0 mph    light rain
4 AM
43°     Wind S 4.1 mph    light rain
7 AM
44°     Wind S 5.3 mph    light rain
10 AM
40°     Wind W 5.9 mph    light rain
1 PM
41°     Wind SW 6.3 mph    light rain
4 PM
42°     Wind SW 5.9 mph    light rain
7 PM
40°     Wind SW 4.7 mph    light rain
10 PM
38°     Wind S 2.5 mph    light rain
Friday, March 28 2025 13
1 AM
35°     Wind SE 2.7 mph    overcast clouds
4 AM
37°     Wind S 2.7 mph    light rain
7 AM
37°     Wind S 2.3 mph    light rain
10 AM
40°     Wind S 3.7 mph    light rain
1 PM
43°     Wind SW 7.9 mph    light rain
4 PM
43°     Wind SW 7.1 mph    light rain
7 PM
36°     Wind S 3.4 mph    light rain
10 PM
35°     Wind S 2.7 mph    light rain
Saturday, March 29 2025 21
1 AM
34°     Wind SE 1.8 mph    overcast clouds
4 AM
28°     Wind NE 6.0 mph    scattered clouds
7 AM
31°     Wind NE 5.2 mph    clear sky
10 AM
49°     Wind SW 3.1 mph    few clouds
1 PM
51°     Wind SW 7.8 mph    broken clouds
4 PM
47°     Wind SW 5.7 mph    overcast clouds
7 PM
38°     Wind SW 1.6 mph    overcast clouds
10 PM
36°     Wind SE 1.9 mph    overcast clouds
Sunday, March 30 2025 29
1 AM
36°     Wind SE 2.0 mph    light rain
4 AM
36°     Wind SE 3.3 mph    light rain
7 AM
35°     Wind SE 2.2 mph    light rain
10 AM
37°     Wind SW 2.2 mph    light rain
1 PM
38°     Wind S 2.4 mph    light rain
4 PM
38°     Wind W 1.7 mph    moderate rain
7 PM
40°     Wind S 6.2 mph    moderate rain
10 PM
41°     Wind S 9.8 mph    moderate rain
Monday, March 31 2025 37
1 AM
41°     Wind S 6.7 mph    light rain
4 AM
40°     Wind S 7.8 mph    light rain
7 AM
39°     Wind SW 4.1 mph    light rain
10 AM
39°     Wind S 2.2 mph    light rain