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

Today's forecast for Desolation Wilderness shows a high of 39 degrees and a low of 36 degrees Fahrenheit. A slight chance of rain and snow.

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

The 7-day forecast for Desolation Wilderness shows highs from 29 to 39 degrees and lows from 26 to 36 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 8 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: Friday (20% chance), Saturday (90% chance), Sunday (100% chance), Monday (80% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance), Thursday (50% 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

42°F
Feels Like 42°F

Humidity 89% Dew Point 39°F Wind Calm Barometer N/A

Solar Rad 120 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 5.4 miles NE of central Desolation Wilderness
at 3:50 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriNov 14

20%

SatNov 15

40%

SunNov 16

100%

MonNov 17

80%

TueNov 18

50%

WedNov 19

50%

ThuNov 20

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 29°F to 39°F. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 7 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 16°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

1964 - With the help of a fresh three inch cover of snow, the temperature at Ely, NV, dipped to 15 degrees below zero to establish an all-time record low for the month of November. That record of -15 degrees was later equalled on the 19th of November in 1985.

Desolation Wilderness, CA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Nov 14

Day: A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9200 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 10pm. Snow level 9100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 9800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with an east wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Windy, with an east wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southwest 20 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Windy.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy.

Friday Nov 21

Day: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy.

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