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 Storm Warning until April 22, 05:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

Emigrant Gap, Blue Canyon Nyack Airport (KBLU)

Lat: 39.27611°NLon: 120.70806°WElev: 5282.0ft.

light snow,freezing fog

31°F

-1°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	S 5 MPH
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	0.25 mi
Wind Chill	26°F (-3°C)
Last update	21 Apr 09:06 PM PDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NE Blue Canyon CA

Winter Storm Warning April 21, 09:16pm until April 22, 05:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning April 21, 09:16pm until April 22, 05:00pm
NOW until 5:00pm Wed
Winter Storm Warning
Tonight
Low: 29 °F
Snow Showers
Wednesday
High: 41 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 26 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Thursday
High: 53 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 33 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 56 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 48 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow showers before 11pm, then snow, mainly after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 26. Light and variable wind.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 56.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.