Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory until April 22, 05:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

North Topaz Lake (NV020)

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

35°F

2°C

Humidity	53%
Wind Speed	S 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	20°F (-7°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	22 Apr 04:20 AM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Monitor Pass CA

Winter Weather Advisory April 22, 04:37am until April 22, 05:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory April 22, 04:37am until April 22, 05:00pm
NOW until 5:00pm Wed
Winter Weather Advisory
Overnight
Low: 25 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Wednesday
High: 41 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 24 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 53 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 32 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 54 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 35 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 47 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow showers after 11am. Snow level 7300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.