Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather from the Great Lakes into Central/Southern Plains; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains. Heavy late-season snow and cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Emigrant Gap, Blue Canyon Nyack Airport (KBLU)

Lat: 39.27611° N Lon: 120.70806° W Elev: 5282.0 ft.

Clear

41°F

5°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed NNE 10 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 18 May 03:00 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Sierra Nevada of Sierra-Nevada-Placer Counties Above 5000 ft Including Interstate 80

Today
Sunny, windy. Not as cool. Highs 51 to 61. East winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to around 60 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 45 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Clear. Lows 34 to 44. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, warmer. Highs 60 to 70. East winds up to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear. Lows 38 to 48. North winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs 63 to 73. East winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear. Lows 41 to 51.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs 67 to 77.
Thursday Night Through Sunday
Clear. Lows 43 to 53. Highs 67 to 77.



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202 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026
 
 

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