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

Hawthorne Industrial Airport (KHTH)

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

Partly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed WSW 17 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NW Hawthorne Municipal Airport NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow.  High near 31. West wind around 15 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Low around 19. South wind around 5 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 1pm.  High near 36. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 14. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 34.

    High: 34 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm.  High near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. High near 31. West wind around 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 19. South wind around 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 36. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 14. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
High near 34.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Low around 34.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. High near 48.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Low around 34.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. High near 53.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Low around 27.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. High near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NW Hawthorne Municipal Airport NV
 38.65°N 118.8°W (Elev. 6322 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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