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

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SSE 22 MPH
Barometer 29.36 in (994.24 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 17 Feb 05:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SW Sutcliffe NV

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 05:34pm until February 18, 04:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 05:34pm until February 18, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 35 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 15. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 4am.  Low around 17. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °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.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    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. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 15. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 17. 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. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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 42.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5200 feet rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles SW Sutcliffe NV
 39.83°N 119.74°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
5pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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