Severe Thunderstorms in the Southeast U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains

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Current conditions at

FW0451 VC Highlands (F0451)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed NE 9 MPH
Barometer 29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 15 Feb 02:30 PM PST
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
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Snow, mainly after 7am.  High near 37. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 31. 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.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 14. 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.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Washington's Birthday
Snow, mainly after 7am. High near 37. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. 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 14. 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 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NE Virginia City NV
 39.41°N 119.52°W (Elev. 6542 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 15, 2026
2pm PST Feb 15, 2026-6pm PST Feb 21, 2026
 
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