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 >

Current conditions at

N7FEQ Reno (AU849)

Lat: 39.54467°NLon: 119.88083°WElev: 5161.52ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 21 Apr 11:06 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Reno NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers, mixing with rain after 11am, then gradually ending.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers after 11am.  Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers before 11pm.  Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers, mixing with rain after 11am, then gradually ending. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Reno NV
 39.54°N 119.87°W (Elev. 4957 ft)
8:56 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
11pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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