What is today's weather forecast for Desolation Wilderness, CA?

Today's forecast for Desolation Wilderness shows a low of 23 degrees Fahrenheit. A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Desolation Wilderness, CA?

The 7-day forecast for Desolation Wilderness shows highs from 30 to 40 degrees and lows from 23 to 33 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Desolation Wilderness, CA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Desolation Wilderness this week. Precipitation chances: Monday (30% chance), Wednesday (80% chance), Thursday (80% chance), Friday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Desolation Wilderness weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Desolation Wilderness forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Desolation Wilderness, CA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

Switch to Metric Units

30°F
Feels Like 30°F

Humidity 95% Dew Point 29°F Wind Calm Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 5.4 miles NE of central Desolation Wilderness
at 3:20 AM Tue, Nov 18, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

MonNov 17

30%

TueNov 18

WedNov 19

ThuNov 20

80%

FriNov 21

50%

SatNov 22

SunNov 23

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 30°F to 40°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 15°F below the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 50°F with lows around 26°F.

This Date in Weather History

1986 - The first of two successive snowstorms struck the northeastern U.S. The storm produced up to 20 inches of snow in southern New Hampshire. Two days later a second storm produced up to 30 inches of snow in northern Maine.

Desolation Wilderness, CA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Nov 17

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with an east wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. East wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: Sunny, with a high near 35. East wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Night: Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: Snow. High near 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday Nov 21

Day: A slight chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Windy.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Windy.

Saturday Nov 22

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Breezy.

Sunday Nov 23

Day: Sunny, with a high near 40.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.

Monday Nov 24

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy.

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