Critical Fire Weather Conditions Continue; Pacific Storm to Bring Heavy Snow to the Sierra-Nevada

Critical fire weather conditions are forecast for the Southern Plains and portions of Florida through Thursday, as gusty winds and dry conditions return to the region. A Pacific storm system will bring strong winds and low elevation rain to much of the West Coast and central Great Basin, and heavy high elevation mountain snow to the Sierra-Nevada through Wednesday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Apr 21, 2026 at 8:22:12 am PDT

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Much Cooler Wednesday

A High Wind Warning is in effect for Central Nevada from 10 AM PDT this morning until 11 PM PDT this evening. Secure outdoor items, such as patio furniture, sports equipment, and trash cans prior to the onset of high winds. Even the most common objects become dangerous projectiles when picked up and carried by high winds.

A Wind Advisory is in effect for Northeastern Nevada from 10 AM PDT this morning until 11 PM PDT this evening. Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at times. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.

Isolated thunderstorms are expected in most of Northern and Central Nevada from 2 PM PDT this afternoon until 8 PM PDT this evening. A few of these thunderstorms could be strong. The primary thunderstorm hazards will be wind gusts near 55 mph and dangerous cloud to ground lightning strikes.

A storm system will impact Northern and Central Nevada this evening through Wednesday evening, resulting in periods of precipitation. Snow levels will start at around 6,500 feet this evening, before dropping to about 5,500 feet Wednesday morning. The majority of this precipitation will fall tonight.

High temperatures throughout Northern and Central Nevada this afternoon will be around ten degrees above normal for this time of year. Maximum temperatures across Northern and Central Nevada Wednesday afternoon will be about fifteen degrees cooler than this afternoon.