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 >

Last Update: 757 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

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5NM N Lewisetta VA

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

Tonight
S winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt... Increasing to 25 kt after midnight. Waves 2 ft.
Wed
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt... Becoming W 10 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 ft. A chance of showers.
Wed Night
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
Thu
NW winds 5 kt. Waves flat.
Thu Night
SW winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.
Fri
NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
Fri Night
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers.
Sat
E winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers in the morning. Showers.
Sun
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.



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757 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026
 
 

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