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

Current conditions at

CW2857 Fernley (C2857)

Lat: 39.59817°NLon: 119.27417°WElev: 4252.1ft.

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 21 Apr 10:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles S Hazen NV

Wind Advisory April 21, 10:22pm until April 21, 11:00pm
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    Wind Advisory April 21, 10:22pm until April 21, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Tue

    Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 11am and 2pm.  Snow level rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Areas of blowing dust before 11pm. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 4500 feet. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 11am and 2pm. Snow level rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles S Hazen NV
 39.47°N 119.07°W (Elev. 4170 ft)
8:56 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
10pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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