
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 >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
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This Afternoon

SW 6kt
1ftTonight

SW 11kt⇓
< 1ftThursday

⇑E 8kt
< 1ftThursday Night

ENE 8kt
1ftFriday

WSW 9kt
1ftFriday Night

WSW 7kt
< 1ftSaturday

NNW 6kt
< 1ftSaturday Night

⇑ENE 6kt
< 1ftSunday

⇑N 15kt
1-2ft
Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point
Last Update: 9:53 am EST Feb 18, 2026
Forecast Valid: 12pm EST Feb 18, 2026-6pm EST Feb 24, 2026
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*Notices:
- This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
- The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.
Additional Forecasts and Information
ABOUT THIS FORECAST
| Point Forecast: | 38.5°N 76.49°W |
| Last Update: | 9:53 am EST Feb 18, 2026 |
| Forecast Valid: | 12pm EST Feb 18, 2026-6pm EST Feb 24, 2026 |
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