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

Fallon, Naval Air Station (KNFL)

Lat: 39.43222°NLon: 118.68556°WElev: 3934.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed W 11 MPH
Barometer 29.67 in (1004.74 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 18 Feb 06:21 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Fallon NAS NV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 10 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 5100 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5000 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Fallon NAS NV
 39.4°N 118.62°W (Elev. 4226 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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