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

CATNIP MOUNTAIN (CATN2)

Lat: 41.92186°NLon: 119.49719°WElev: 5750.0ft.

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed WSW 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:27 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Catnip Mountain NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: High near 25. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 25 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Low around 12. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly between 7am and 4pm.  High near 28. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Low around 11. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    then

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 28.

    High: 28 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow.  High near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
High near 25. West wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Low around 12. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly between 7am and 4pm. High near 28. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Low around 11. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
High near 28.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Low around 28.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. High near 40.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Low around 26.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. High near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Low around 23.
Tuesday
Snow likely. High near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Catnip Mountain NV
 41.91°N 119.48°W (Elev. 5699 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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