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

CW8738 Reno (C8738)

Lat: 39.83083°NLon: 119.64267°WElev: 4412.66ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed SSE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 22 Apr 02:25 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WSW Sutcliffe NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers before 11pm.  Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WSW Sutcliffe NV
 39.92°N 119.73°W (Elev. 4987 ft)
11:30 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
2am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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