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

KJ6IX Gardnerville (AT077)

Lat: 38.883°NLon: 119.737°WElev: 4874.84ft.

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed S 0 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 08:19 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SW Gardnerville NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow likely.  High near 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely.  Low around 18. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 27. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 13. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 30.

    High: 30 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow after 10pm.  Low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  High near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. High near 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely. Low around 18. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 13. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
High near 30.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Low around 36.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. High near 40.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Low around 35.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. High near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Low around 26.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SW Gardnerville NV
 38.85°N 119.82°W (Elev. 6703 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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