Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

CW6120 Reno (C6120)

Lat: 39.612°NLon: 119.813°WElev: 5150.52ft.

NA

80°F

27°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed NNW 2 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Jul 10:08 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Sun Valley NV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Sun Valley NV
 39.61°N 119.83°W (Elev. 5200 ft)
4:30 am PDT Jul 12, 2026
10am PDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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