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

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SSE 7 MPH
Barometer 29.49 in (998.65 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Sutcliffe NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a slight chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 34. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind around 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow after 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a slight chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 34. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. 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. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind around 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Sutcliffe NV
 39.95°N 119.5°W (Elev. 3799 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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