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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SLIDE MOUNTAIN (SLIDE)

Lat: 39.30722°NLon: 119.88389°WElev: 9650.0ft.

NA

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SSW 28 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-6°F (-21°C)
Last update 17 Feb 11:30 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mount Rose Summit NV

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 12:13pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 12:13pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 1am, then a chance of snow after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -20. Very windy, with a west wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Very Windy.
    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Very
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 12. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow and Very
    Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. High near 18. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow and Very
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Very
    Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Windy.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Breezy.

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 20. Very windy, with a southwest wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow before 1am, then a chance of snow after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -20. Very windy, with a west wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 12. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 18. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Windy.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Breezy.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Windy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Very windy.
Monday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Very windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount Rose Summit NV
 39.31°N 119.88°W (Elev. 9416 ft)
Last Update:
9:16 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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