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

BLUEWING MOUNTAIN (BLUN2)

Lat: 40.50147°NLon: 119.12161°WElev: 4570.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed WSW 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:37 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles ESE Gerlach NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow.  High near 26. West wind around 15 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am.  Low around 18. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  High near 28. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Low around 13. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    then

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 28.

    High: 28 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: High near 38.

    High: 38 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. High near 26. West wind around 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 18. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. High near 28. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Low around 13. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
High near 28.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Low around 33.
Sunday
High near 38.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Low around 32.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. High near 42.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Low around 26.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. High near 43.
Tuesday Night
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
20 Miles ESE Gerlach NV
 40.58°N 118.98°W (Elev. 5942 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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