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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

Current conditions at

FW0451 VC Highlands (F0451)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed NE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.67 in (1004.74 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 16 Feb 01:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles N Virginia City NV

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

  • Overnight

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

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Snow, mainly after 7am. High near 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow, mainly before 7pm. Low around 22. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Tuesday

    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.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. 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: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °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 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow, mainly before 7pm. Low around 22. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch 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 13. 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 27. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles N Virginia City NV
 39.41°N 119.67°W (Elev. 5978 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 am PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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