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

DW8690 Wellington (D8690)

Lat: 38.8695°NLon: 119.34667°WElev: 4776.64ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.63 in (1003.39 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 04:12 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Smith Valley NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 04:21pm until February 18, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 04:21pm until February 18, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 39 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am.  Low around 13. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 7am, then a chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 10am.  High near 33. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 13. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 7am, then a chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 33. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Smith Valley NV
 38.75°N 119.25°W (Elev. 5423 ft)
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
4pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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