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

Lovelock, Derby Field Airport (KLOL)

Lat: 40.0684°NLon: 118.57017°WElev: 3901.0ft.

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.48 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 05:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Trinity Junction NV

Wind Advisory April 21, 05:48pm until April 21, 11:00pm
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory April 21, 05:48pm until April 21, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Tue

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers likely before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Areas of blowing dust before 11pm. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 4700 feet after midnight . Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely. Areas of blowing dust. Snow level 6800 feet. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 53. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Rain showers likely before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Areas of blowing dust before 11pm. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 4700 feet after midnight . Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Trinity Junction NV
 39.99°N 118.7°W (Elev. 4432 ft)
4:30 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
5pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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