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

CW8738 Reno (C8738)

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

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed WNW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:40 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Nixon NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: High near 36. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 36 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7pm and 4am.  Low around 24. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 36. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Low around 18. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    then

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 37.

    High: 37 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °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 slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  High near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
High near 36. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7pm and 4am. Low around 24. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 36. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Low around 18. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
High near 37.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Low around 36.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. High near 46.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 5000 feet. Low around 37.
Monday
A chance of rain. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. High near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5800 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Low around 31.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4500 feet. High near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNE Nixon NV
 39.93°N 119.32°W (Elev. 3940 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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