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Heavy Mountain Snow across Portions of the Rockies and Intermountain West; Mainly Tranquil Weather for the East

A storm will move across the Intermountain West and Rockies through Tuesday. Heavy snow is forecast for the higher terrain with rain for lower elevations. Meanwhile, large area of high pressure for the East will keep the weather tranquil with moderating temperatures. Later this week, a more significant storm is possible for the West, especially for northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

FW0451 VC Highlands (F0451)

Lat: 39.35967°NLon: 119.662°WElev: 6699ft.

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed W 9 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 18 Oct 05:16 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Virginia City NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 34 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 57 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

    Low: 42 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 8900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

    High: 55 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Slight Chance
    Rain

    Low: 46 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Chance Rain

    High: 61 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Chance Rain

    Low: 49 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    Chance Rain

    High: 59 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 9400 feet lowering to 8400 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Chance Rain

    Low: 47 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 8900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 9400 feet lowering to 8400 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Snow level 8200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
A chance of rain. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6500 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Virginia City NV
 39.3°N 119.61°W (Elev. 5400 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PDT Oct 18, 2021
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT Oct 18, 2021-6pm PDT Oct 25, 2021
 
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