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

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NE 0 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 21 Feb 02:30 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Virginia City NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 7900 feet rising to 8700 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Snow level 7900 feet rising to 8700 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Virginia City NV
 39.35°N 119.6°W (Elev. 6401 ft)
1:16 am PST Feb 21, 2026
2am PST Feb 21, 2026-6pm PST Feb 27, 2026
 
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