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

SURPRISE VALLEY (SSYC1)

Lat: 41.62228°NLon: 120.16144°WElev: 4591.0ft.

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed W 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:39 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles E Vya NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 24. West wind around 10 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm.  Low around 11. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 27. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Low around 9. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    then

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 27.

    High: 27 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow.  High near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 24. West wind around 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Low around 11. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 27. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 9. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
High near 27.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Low around 28.
Sunday
A chance of snow. High near 38.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Low around 26.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. High near 40.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Low around 23.
Tuesday
Snow likely. High near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles E Vya NV
 41.59°N 119.7°W (Elev. 5778 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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