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

FW0451 VC Highlands (F0451)

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

NA

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NE 14 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill7°F (-14°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Virginia City NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow.  High near 26. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Low around 16. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 27. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Low around 10. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    then

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 28.

    High: 28 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  High near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. High near 26. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Low around 16. South wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 27. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Low around 10. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
High near 28.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. High near 39.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Low around 33.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. High near 44.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow likely. High near 45.
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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 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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