Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 7:06:21 am PDT

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Outlook into Next Week

Dry and warmer conditions will prevail through the weekend as temperatures climb into the 60s for Sierra valleys and the 70s across Western Nevada following a chilly Saturday morning. Breezy southwest winds develop Monday afternoon ahead of a mid-week storm system slated to bring rain and mountain snow to the region from Tuesday through Thursday. Sierra travel may be impacted mid-week with a 40-50% chance of up to a foot of snow at higher elevations, though confidence in exact timing and totals remains low for now.