Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

Lat: 29.28°NLon: 103.69°WElev: 2630ft.

Mostly Cloudy

61°F

16°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 6:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Big Bend National Park TX

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Big Bend National Park TX
 29.35°N 103.21°W (Elev. 3478 ft)
5:07 am CST Feb 18, 2026
7am CST Feb 18, 2026-6pm CST Feb 24, 2026
 
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