Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. 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

Winter Storm Watch in effect from February 17, 07:00 AM PST until February 18, 04:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

FW0451 VC Highlands (F0451)

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

35°F

2°C

Humidity	47%
Wind Speed	NE 3 MPH
Barometer	29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint	17°F (-8°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	16 Feb 03:00 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NE Virginia City NV

Winter Storm Watch February 17, 07:00am until February 18, 04:00am

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Winter Storm Watch

Overnight
Low: 30 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Washington's Birthday
High: 36 °F
Snow
Monday Night
Low: 21 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Tuesday
High: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Tuesday Night
Low: 12 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
then Snow
Likely
Wednesday
High: 26 °F
Chance Snow
and Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 14 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday
High: 27 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 11 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 5 mph.

Washington's Birthday

Snow, mainly after 7am. High near 36. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Monday Night

Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 21. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tuesday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Tuesday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

Thursday Night

A chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

Friday

A slight chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 34.