Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

North Topaz Lake (NV020)

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

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed SW 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 26 Apr 01:40 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Wellington NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 6500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 6500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Wellington NV
 38.73°N 119.36°W (Elev. 5994 ft)
11:30 am PDT Apr 26, 2026
1pm PDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm PDT May 2, 2026
 
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