Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

CW2857 Fernley (C2857)

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

NA

76°F

24°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed NW 7 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index75°F (24°C)
Last update 28 Mar 04:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Nixon NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 7100 feet rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers.  Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy.

    High: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 11pm.  Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before 11am. Snow level 5800 feet lowering to 5100 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Blustery.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSE Nixon NV
 39.77°N 119.34°W (Elev. 4190 ft)
11:20 am PDT Mar 28, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 28, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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