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

Hawthorne Industrial Airport (KHTH)

Lat: 38.54482° N Lon: 118.63137° W Elev: 4230.0 ft.

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed WSW 17 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:55 AM PST
Detailed forecast for

Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties

Today
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Highs 29 to 39. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Lows 13 to 23. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Chance of snow in the morning, then snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Highs 28 to 38. South winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows 11 to 21. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny. Highs 29 to 39. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming clear. Lows 10 to 20.
Saturday And Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs 35 to 45. Lows 19 to 29.
Sunday And Sunday Night
Breezy. Partly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Highs 42 to 52. Lows 25 to 35.
Monday Through Tuesday
Snow and rain likely. Highs 47 to 57. Lows 25 to 35.



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232 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026
 
 

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