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

STAMPEDE (SMDC1)

Lat: 39.47109°NLon: 120.08698°WElev: 6207.0ft.

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SSE 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:33 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Verdi NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow likely.  High near 28. Southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 15. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 31. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Low around 8. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    then

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 34.

    High: 34 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow after 10pm.  Low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  High near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. High near 28. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Low around 8. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
High near 34.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Low around 31.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. High near 44.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 5800 feet. Low around 30.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5900 feet. High near 45.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Low around 22.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. High near 44.
Tuesday Night
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Verdi NV
 39.45°N 120.02°W (Elev. 5797 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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