Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

FW0451 VC Highlands (F0451)

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

NA

68°F

20°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed NNE 0 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Aug 11:30 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area

Tonight
Clear. Lows 58 to 68. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs 96 to 101. Light winds becoming west around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows 56 to 66. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
Monday
Sunny. Highs 90 to 100. Light winds becoming northeast around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows 58 to 68. North winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs 97 to 102.
Tuesday Night
Clear. Lows 59 to 69.
Wednesday Through Saturday
Clear. Highs 98 to 103. Lows 60 to 70.



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231 PM PDT Sat Aug 1 2026
 
 

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