Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

BLUEWING MOUNTAIN (BLUN2)

Lat: 40.50147°NLon: 119.12161°WElev: 4570.0ft.

NA

64°F

18°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed ESE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 23 Apr 03:37 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Gerlach NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am.  Snow level 5900 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Snow level 5400 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 5400 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gerlach NV
 40.66°N 119.35°W (Elev. 3970 ft)
11:30 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
4pm PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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