Critical Fire Weather in the Southern High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions to the southern High Plains through the weekend. A winter storm will track across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. into Saturday with areas of wintry mix and heavy snow from northern New York through southern Maine. Read More >

Current conditions at

FW0451 VC Highlands (F0451)

Lat: 39.35967°NLon: 119.662°WElev: 6693.37ft.

NA

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NE 0 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 21 Feb 12:30 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Virginia City NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 7900 feet rising to 8700 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 9500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 7900 feet rising to 8700 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 9500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Virginia City NV
 39.34°N 119.65°W (Elev. 6998 ft)
12:05 am PST Feb 21, 2026
12am PST Feb 21, 2026-6pm PST Feb 27, 2026
 
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