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

I-580 S. Virginia (IEINV)

Lat: 39.44975°NLon: 119.77658°WElev: 4499.0ft.

NA

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SSE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 08:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Reno Tahoe International Airport NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly between 7am and 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind around 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Calm wind.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow after 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly between 7am and 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 7pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles S Reno Tahoe International Airport NV
 39.46°N 119.79°W (Elev. 4577 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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