Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

DW8690 Wellington (D8690)

Lat: 38.8695°NLon: 119.34667°WElev: 4776.64ft.

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 05:42 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Smith Valley NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Snow level 6000 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm.  Snow level 6000 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 11pm and 2am, then snow showers likely after 2am.  Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers.  High near 50. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Snow level 6000 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm. Snow level 6000 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 11pm and 2am, then snow showers likely after 2am. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Snow showers. High near 50. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Smith Valley NV
 38.75°N 119.25°W (Elev. 5423 ft)
4:31 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
5am PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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