Emigrant Gap, CA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Cloudy 48°F
Feels Like 47°F  
Humidity 78% Dew Point 42°F Wind E 3 MPH Gusts 4 Barometer N/A
Solar Rad 106 w/m2
Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 3.8 mi. NE of central Emigrant Gap
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Point Forecast at a Glance

TueDec 16
Tue Dec 16: Showers Likely, High 48F, Low 42F
60%
48
42
WedDec 17
Wed Dec 17: Thunderstorms, High 41F, Low 38F
100%
41
38
ThuDec 18
Thu Dec 18: Showers, High 49F, Low 38F
30%
49
38
FriDec 19
Fri Dec 19: Showers Likely, High 44F, Low 39F
60%
44
39
SatDec 20
Sat Dec 20: Showers, High 44F, Low 39F
50%
44
39
SunDec 21
Sun Dec 21: Showers, High 45F, Low 38F
50%
45
38
MonDec 22
Mon Dec 22: Showers Likely, High 43F
50%
43
 

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 43°F to 49°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 7 days.

Climate Context

Temperatures are expected to be near normal for this time of year, with highs around 45°F and lows around 26°F.

This Date in Weather History

1811 - An estimated Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Mississippi Valley near the town of New Madrid in Missouri at 2:15 am local time. People were awakened by the shaking in New York City, Washington D.C., and Charleston, South Carolina. The ground motions were described as most alarming and frightening in places like Nashville, Tennessee, and Louisville, Kentucky. In the epicentral area, the ground surface was described as in great convulsion with sand and water ejected tens of feet into the air.

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Emigrant Gap, CA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Dec 16

Showers Likely

Day: Showers likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 48 by 4pm. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thunderstorms

Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Areas of fog. Low around 42. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday Dec 17

Thunderstorms

Day: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Temperature falling to around 41 by 5pm. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Showers

Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Showers

Day: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Showers

Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Friday Dec 19

Showers Likely

Day: Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Showers

Night: Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 39.

Saturday Dec 20

Showers

Day: Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 44.

Showers

Night: Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 39.

Sunday Dec 21

Showers

Day: Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 45.

Showers

Night: Showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Monday Dec 22

Showers Likely

Day: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.


About Emigrant Gap, CA

Emigrant Gap (formerly, Wilsons Ranch) is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California. The Emigrant Gap community is located 0.25 miles (0.4 km) southwest of the Emigrant Gap landmark. It lies at an elevation of 5190 feet (1582 m). The Wilsons Ranch post office opened in 1865, changed its name to Emigrant Gap in 1868. The name Wilsons Ranch honored a stage stop operator.

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