
Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains
A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
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Tonight

SSE 8kt
1ft
Small Craft AdvisoryWednesday

W 8kt
1ftWednesday Night

Light Wind
< 1ftThursday

Light Wind
1ftThursday Night

Light Wind
< 1ftFriday

Light Wind
< 1ftFriday Night

Light Wind
1ftSaturday

E 9kt
1ftSaturday Night

ENE 7kt
1ft
Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point
Last Update: 4:53 pm EDT Apr 21, 2026
Forecast Valid: 7pm EDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 28, 2026
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*Notices:
- This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
- The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.
Additional Forecasts and Information
ABOUT THIS FORECAST
| Point Forecast: | 38.8°N 77.04°W |
| Last Update: | 4:53 pm EDT Apr 21, 2026 |
| Forecast Valid: | 7pm EDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 28, 2026 |
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