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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

North Topaz Lake (NV020)

Lat: 38.7482°NLon: 119.53656°WElev: 5677.0ft.

NA

58°F

14°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed NNE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 May 11:40 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Monitor Pass CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Snow level 9200 feet rising to 10300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Snow level 9900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 9800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 9800 feet lowering to 8400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 8100 feet. High near 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 11pm and 2am, then rain showers likely after 2am. Snow level 8100 feet. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 8400 feet rising to 9300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Snow level 9700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Snow level 9200 feet rising to 10300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Snow level 9900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 9800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 9800 feet lowering to 8400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 8100 feet. High near 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 11pm and 2am, then rain showers likely after 2am. Snow level 8100 feet. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 8400 feet rising to 9300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Snow level 9700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 43.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Monitor Pass CA
 38.71°N 119.65°W (Elev. 7198 ft)
Last Update:
11:30 pm PDT May 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PDT May 1, 2026-6pm PDT May 8, 2026
 
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