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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 7:40:40 pm PST

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Northern Elko County and the Ruby Mountains from 4 PM PST this afternoon until 7 PM PST Thursday evening. The majority of this snow will fall this evening. Winds will gust as high as 45 mph. Motorists should be prepared for slippery road conditions and potential travel delays.
A Wind Advisory is in effect for Central Nevada from 8 AM PST Thursday morning until 7 PM PST Thursday evening. Blowing dust and snow will reduce visibilities at times. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.
A storm system will impact Northern and Central Nevada this afternoon through Thursday afternoon, resulting in periods of precipitation. Snow levels will start at around 6,500 feet this afternoon, before dropping to the valley floor feet tonight. The majority of this precipitation will fall this evening.
A storm system will impact Northern and Central Nevada this afternoon through Thursday afternoon, resulting in periods of precipitation. Snow levels will start at around 6,500 feet this afternoon, before dropping to the valley floor feet tonight. The majority of this precipitation will fall this evening.
A storm system will impact Northern and Central Nevada this afternoon through Thursday afternoon, resulting in the likelihood of light snow. Snow levels will start at around 6,500 feet this afternoon, before dropping to the valley floor feet tonight. Here are snow amount probabilities for select locations in Northern and Central Nevada from 4 PM PST this afternoon until 4 PM PST Thursday afternoon.

 

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