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

CW8738 Reno (C8738)

Lat: 39.83083°NLon: 119.64267°WElev: 4412.66ft.

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed S 20 MPH
Barometer 29.39 in (995.26 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 17 Feb 02:50 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NNE Spanish Springs NV

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 03:06pm until February 18, 04:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 03:06pm until February 18, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 35 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am.  Low around 13. Southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a slight chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 4am.  Low around 18. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Low around 13. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a slight chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 18. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest 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 13. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5200 feet rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NNE Spanish Springs NV
 39.77°N 119.67°W (Elev. 5039 ft)
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
3pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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