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

I-580 Reno Yard (RRYNV)

Lat: 39.5319°NLon: 119.786°WElev: 4462.0ft.

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:26 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Reno NV

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

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow.  High near 34. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Low around 18. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 34. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Low around 11. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    then

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 35.

    High: 35 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  High near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. High near 34. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Low around 18. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 34. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Low around 11. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
High near 35.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Low around 36.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. High near 47.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 35.
Monday
A chance of rain. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 50.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 4900 feet after midnight . Low around 26.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4600 feet. High near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Reno NV
 39.52°N 119.81°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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