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

EW6216 RENO (E6216)

Lat: 39.50033°NLon: 119.8395°WElev: 4693.18ft.

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed E 0 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 09:18 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Reno NV

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

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly between 7am and 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • 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.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly between 7am and 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 7pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Reno NV
 39.5°N 119.83°W (Elev. 4688 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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