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

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NE 0 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 20 Feb 04:01 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Virginia City NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 33. South wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 33 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 42. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain after 10pm.  Snow level 7500 feet rising to 8100 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 33. South wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 7500 feet rising to 8100 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Virginia City NV
 39.35°N 119.6°W (Elev. 6401 ft)
12:36 am PST Feb 20, 2026
4am PST Feb 20, 2026-6pm PST Feb 26, 2026
 
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