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

DW8690 Wellington (D8690)

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

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed SE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:12 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Yerington NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow.  High near 35. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am.  Low around 20. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 37. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Low around 16. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 38.

    High: 38 °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 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm.  High near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. High near 35. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 20. South wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 37. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Low around 16. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
High near 38.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Low around 35.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm. High near 50.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 36.
Monday
A chance of rain. Snow level 5500 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. High near 55.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Low around 28.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5000 feet. High near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Yerington NV
 39.02°N 119.23°W (Elev. 4580 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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