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Weather in Sparks, Nevada

09:18 AM
Now
Rainy Weather
41° F
Feels Like 37°
Precipitation 52 %
Wind 6 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 3
Humidity 83 %
Today
Partly Sunny with Showers
Day 55°
Night 34°
Precipitation 60 %
Wind 6 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Warning: Extreme UV Index Today: 11+

Overexposure to the sun's harmful UV rays can cause sunburn and increase the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma. Protect yourself by wearing clothing that covers your skin, sunglasses, and a hat. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every two hours, even on cloudy days. Minimize direct sun exposure during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM) to reduce the risk.

Sparks Weather Forecast Updated

Air Quality in Sparks

NOW
33 AQI
Good air quality Dominant pollutant: O3

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 0.5 µg/m³
PM10 0.5 µg/m³
O3 0.035 ppm
NO2 0.5 ppb
SO2 0 ppb
CO 0.09 ppm
NH3 0.08 µg/m³
NO 0.01 µg/m³
PM2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm
PM10 – Inhalable particles <10μm
O3 – Ozone
NO2 – Nitrogen dioxide
SO2 – Sulfur dioxide
CO – Carbon monoxide
NH3 – Ammonia
NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)
PM2.50.5 µg/m³
PM100.5 µg/m³
O369.62 µg/m³
NO20.94 µg/m³
SO20.03 µg/m³
CO103.31 µg/m³
NH30.08 µg/m³
NO0.01 µg/m³

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Sparks

Moderate Expected Likely

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 14 at 2:13PM PDT until October 15 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Oct 14, 2:13 PM Oct 15, 11:00 AM
WHAT: Wet snow above 6000 feet. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3
inches above 6000 feet with up to 6 inches possible locally at
higher ridgetops.

WHERE: Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

WHEN: Until 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

IMPACTS: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning
commutes.
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Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Updated: Oct 15, 1:56 AM Source: NWS Alert