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Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest into the Southern Plains; Late Season Snow in the Central Rockies

Scattered severe storms are expected in the Midwest this afternoon/tonight, with another threat possible in the central/southern Plains. Late-season snow is expected over parts of the central Rockies including the Denver Metro into Wednesday. Severe thunderstorms are expected Tuesday and Wednesday across Texas and the mid-South, with threats of damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flooding. Read More >

                        
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Western Nevada-Eastern Sierra-Northeast California Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Reno NV
231 PM PDT Mon May 4 2026

This is an automatically generated product that provides averaged
values for large geographic areas and may not be representative
of a specific area. To get a more specific forecast for your area,
please visit weather.gov/reno

NVZ001-051500-
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina,
and Schurz
231 PM PDT Mon May 4 2026

.TONIGHT...Showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows 38 to 48. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Showers likely in the morning, then chance of showers
and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 62 to 72. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows 41 to 51.
Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 68 to 78. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 42 to 52. North winds 10 to 15 mph
shifting to the southwest after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 85.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 47 to 57.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 76 to 86. Lows 50 to
60.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 82 to 92.

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CAZ072-NVZ002-051500-
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee,
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
231 PM PDT Mon May 4 2026

.TONIGHT...Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then showers likely after midnight. Snow level
8500 feet. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Lows 30 to 40. West
winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of dense fog in the morning.
Chance of showers in the morning, then chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow level 9000 to 9500 feet.
Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs 52 to 62. Light winds
becoming northwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Snow level 9500 to
10000 feet. Lows 33 to 43. West winds around 10 mph in the
evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 61 to 71. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 36 to 46. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 64 to 74.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 35 to 45.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 66 to 76. Lows
36 to 46.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Clear. Highs 72 to 82. Lows 42 to 52.

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NVZ003-051500-
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville,
and Virginia City
231 PM PDT Mon May 4 2026

.TONIGHT...Showers and chance of thunderstorms in the evening,
then chance of showers after midnight. Lows 38 to 48. West winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers in the morning, then
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 65 to
75. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows 41 to 51. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 73 to 78. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 44 to 54. North winds around
10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 78 to 83.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 43 to 53.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 80 to 85. Lows 47 to
57.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 86 to 91.

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NVZ004-051500-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock,
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
231 PM PDT Mon May 4 2026

.TONIGHT...Showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then chance of showers after midnight. Lows 45 to
50. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs 71 to 81. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in
the evening, then clear after midnight. Lows 43 to 53. North
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 77 to 82. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 45 to 55. North winds around
10 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 83 to 88.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 46 to 56.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Clear. Highs 83 to 88. Lows 44 to 54.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Clear. Lows 49 to 59. Highs 89 to 94.

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CAZ070-NVZ005-051500-
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell,
Empire, and Gerlach
231 PM PDT Mon May 4 2026

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight
chance of showers after midnight. Lows 41 to 46. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 70 to 80. North winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
clear. Lows 42 to 52. North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to
30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 72 to 82. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 43 to 53. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 77 to 87.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 44 to 54.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 74 to 84.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Breezy, clear. Lows 41 to
51. Highs 72 to 82.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 81 to 86. Lows 47 to 57.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 83 to 93.

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CAZ071-051500-
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood,
Sierraville, and Loyalton
231 PM PDT Mon May 4 2026

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the evening, then slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows
37 to 47. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the
morning, then slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 67 to 77. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up
to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in
the evening, then clear after midnight. Lows 37 to 47. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 70 to 80. Light winds becoming
northeast around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 41 to 51. Northwest winds around
10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 74 to 84.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 50.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 72 to
82.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 38 to 48.
Highs 71 to 81.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Clear. Highs 80 to 90. Lows 44 to 54.

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CAZ073-051500-
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining,
and Mammoth Lakes
231 PM PDT Mon May 4 2026

.TONIGHT...Showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Snow level
8000 to 8500 feet. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Lows 26 to
36. West winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.TUESDAY...Showers likely in the morning, then showers likely and
slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow level
8000 feet rising to 9000 feet. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches.
Highs 51 to 61. Light winds becoming north around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Snow level 9500 to
10000 feet. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Lows 30 to 40.
Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 61 to 71. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 32 to 42. North winds around
10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 66 to 76.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 33 to 43.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 69 to 79. Lows 34 to
44.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 85.

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