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

FW0451 VC Highlands (F0451)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed NNE 0 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 May 10:45 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area

Tonight
Clear. Areas of blowing dust in the evening. Lows 28 to 38. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Monday
Sunny. Highs 61 to 66. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows 33 to 43. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs 69 to 74. Light winds becoming east around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Clear. Lows 39 to 49. Northeast winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs 76 to 81.
Wednesday Night
Clear. Lows 43 to 53.
Thursday Through Sunday
Clear. Highs 83 to 88. Lows 47 to 57.



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231 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026
 
 

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