Record Temperatures Expected Across the Southern US; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central US

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue today across the southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Dry and gusty winds will produce elevated to critical fire weather in the central and southern Plains and elevated conditions over portions of the Desert Southwest on Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

GALENA (GALN2)

Lat: 39.37944°NLon: 119.83194°WElev: 5610.0ft.

NA

60°F

16°C

Humidity	32%
Wind Speed	NE 5 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	26 Mar 04:50 PM PDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW New Washoe City NV

Tonight
Low: 39 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 70 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 46 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 72 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 71 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 44 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 63 °F
Partly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 40 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the evening.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

Monday Night

A chance of showers after 11pm. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Tuesday

Showers likely, mainly after 11am. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Wednesday

Showers likely. Snow level 6700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

Wednesday Night

A chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Thursday

A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

Additional Forecasts and Information

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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

Point Forecast:

5 Miles NNW New Washoe City NV
39.36°N 119.83°W (Elev. 5692 ft)

4:20 pm PDT Mar 26, 2026

Forecast Valid:

5pm PDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 2, 2026

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