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

BULL FLAT (BUFC1)

Lat: 40.48147°NLon: 120.11508°WElev: 4678.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:40 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles W Sand Pass NV

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

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 34. West wind around 10 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 7pm.  Low around 23. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 35. East wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Low around 15. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    then

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 34.

    High: 34 °F

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  High near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 34. West wind around 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 7pm. Low around 23. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 35. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Low around 15. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
High near 34.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. High near 42.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 5000 feet. Low around 36.
Monday
Rain likely. Snow level 5200 feet. High near 47.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5300 feet lowering to 4300 feet after midnight . Low around 27.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. High near 48.
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Point Forecast:
21 Miles W Sand Pass NV
 40.29°N 120.08°W (Elev. 4252 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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