Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hawthorne Industrial Airport (KHTH)

Lat: 38.54482°NLon: 118.63137°WElev: 4230.0ft.

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed S 27 MPH
Barometer 29.63 in (1003.39 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 17 Feb 11:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles WSW Hawthorne Municipal Airport NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 12:28pm until February 18, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 12:28pm until February 18, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 21 °F

    Snow and Very
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am.  Low around 5. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 10am.  High near 18. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Breezy.

    High: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow, mainly after 1pm. High near 21. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 5. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 18. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Windy.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles WSW Hawthorne Municipal Airport NV
 38.52°N 118.82°W (Elev. 9058 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 17, 2026
12pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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