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

46°F

8°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed WSW 22 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 10 Apr 06:42 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Smith Valley NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers before 2am.  Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  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.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers likely before 2am, then snow showers likely.  Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Increasing clouds, 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

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers.  High near 49. 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 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, 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.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • 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 52. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers before 2am. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. 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.
Saturday Night
Rain showers likely before 2am, then snow showers likely. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Increasing clouds, 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 49. 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 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, 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. 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 52. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
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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 pm PDT Apr 10, 2026
6pm PDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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