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 29.61 in (1002.71 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 05:12 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ENE Gardnerville NV

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 05:19pm until February 18, 04:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 05:19pm until February 18, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 26 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am.  Low around 8. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 22. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 35 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °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 26. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 8. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 22. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 35 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Windy.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ENE Gardnerville NV
 38.99°N 119.48°W (Elev. 7497 ft)
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
5pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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