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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

SIARD (SIAN2)

Lat: 40.39433°NLon: 117.62567°WElev: 4600.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 22 Apr 12:38 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles SE Unionville NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Snow level 4600 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 7200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Snow level 4600 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Partly 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. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 7200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Snow level 6600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A chance of showers. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles SE Unionville NV
 40.15°N 117.68°W (Elev. 3996 ft)
Last Update:
11:30 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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