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

Alpine, Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (KE38)

Lat: 30.38°NLon: 103.68°WElev: 4514ft.

Fair and Breezy

74°F

23°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed SW 22 G 33 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 3:15 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNE Marathon TX

Wind Advisory February 18, 03:41pm until February 18, 09:00pm
Red Flag Warning February 18, 03:41pm until February 18, 08:00pm
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory February 18, 03:41pm until February 18, 09:00pm
    Red Flag Warning February 18, 03:41pm until February 18, 08:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 47. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 47. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNE Marathon TX
 30.38°N 103.2°W (Elev. 4898 ft)
1:31 pm CST Feb 18, 2026
3pm CST Feb 18, 2026-6pm CST Feb 24, 2026
 
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