Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

FW0451 VC Highlands (F0451)

Lat: 39.35967° N Lon: 119.662° W Elev: 6693.37 ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed NNE 9 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 26 Apr 06:00 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area

Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Snow level 5500 to 6000 feet. Lows 27 to 37. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
Monday
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Snow level 5500 feet rising to 6500 feet. Highs 56 to 61. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 31 to 41. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs 63 to 68. Light winds becoming east around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows 34 to 44. Northwest winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs 70 to 75.
Wednesday Night
Clear. Lows 38 to 48.
Thursday Through Friday Night
Clear. Highs 75 to 80. Lows 41 to 51.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs 76 to 81.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows 42 to 52.
Sunday
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs 69 to 74.



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231 PM PDT Sun Apr 26 2026
 
 

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