Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

STAMPEDE (SMDC1)

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

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed ESE 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 17 Feb 06:33 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Verdi NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning February 17, 07:04pm until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 07:04pm until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 4am.  Low around 14. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 30. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow before 1am, then a chance of snow after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 10. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 14. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Verdi NV
 39.45°N 120.02°W (Elev. 5797 ft)
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
7pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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