Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

SIARD (SIAN2)

Lat: 40.39433°NLon: 117.62567°WElev: 4600.0ft.

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SW 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 17 Feb 05:38 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles WNW Austin NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 06:09pm until February 18, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 06:09pm until February 18, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind around 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 10am.  High near 30. South 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: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 15. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 30. South 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
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
27 Miles WNW Austin NV
 39.68°N 117.52°W (Elev. 5581 ft)
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
6pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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