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

Eureka Airport ASOS (KP68)

Lat: 39.60139°NLon: 116.00556°WElev: 5945.0ft.

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed S 23 MPH
Barometer 29.51 in (999.32 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 04:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles W Austin NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:55pm until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 05:55pm until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Wind Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:55pm until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 05:55pm until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 2am.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8pm. Low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated snow showers before 10pm, then scattered snow showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 26. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. High near 36. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 2am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8pm. Low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Isolated snow showers before 10pm, then scattered snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 26. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles W Austin NV
 39.5°N 117.34°W (Elev. 6601 ft)
3:56 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
5pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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