Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

EW6216 RENO (E6216)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NE 0 MPH
Barometer 29.52 in (999.66 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 01:48 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Reno NV

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 02:11pm until February 18, 04:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 02:11pm until February 18, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 37 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am.  Low around 14. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 4am.  Low around 17. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 5 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Low around 14. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 17. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
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.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Reno NV
 39.5°N 119.83°W (Elev. 4688 ft)
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
2pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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