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

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SW 14 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNW Simpson LA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight.  Patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNW Simpson LA
 31.33°N 93.03°W
11:30 am CST Feb 18, 2026
11am CST Feb 18, 2026-6pm CST Feb 24, 2026
 
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