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 critical fire weather to the southern High Plains Friday. A winter storm will track across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Friday 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

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed NE 2 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Feb 06:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles N Virginia City NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 06:44pm until February 19, 10:00pm
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 06:44pm until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 32. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 11. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 32. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 7400 feet rising to 8000 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 8200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Snow level rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles N Virginia City NV
 39.41°N 119.67°W (Elev. 5978 ft)
1:39 pm PST Feb 19, 2026
6pm PST Feb 19, 2026-6pm PST Feb 26, 2026
 
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