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 >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 4:14:21 am PST

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Cold Temperatures this Week

After a brief lull in the weather through early Wednesday afternoon, another round widespread snowfall is expected late day Wednesday into Thursday. Expect conditions to be similar to what occurred Tuesday (2/17) morning with snow levels down to valley floors again. Showers diminish late Thursday with dry conditions likely for most areas on Friday. Cold temperatures will persist through this time, especially with recent snowfall. Another impactful system is expected over the weekend and into next week. The pattern changes to a southerly flow pattern, which will bring increasing snow levels (uncertainty on just how high, ranging 3000-5000 ft), periods of moderate/heavy rain/snow along with strong winds.

A relative break in the weather is expected tonight through early Thursday afternoon. Showers will be less numerous and focused along and west of the Coast Range.

Another round of widespread snowfall is expected late Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. Conditions will be similar to what occurred this morning (2/17).

Frigid temperatures are expected this week, especially overnight. Be sure to protect you property and pipes and to keep pets inside as much as possible. Freezing temperatures are expected along the immediate coast, so be sure to protect sensitive vegetation. There will be widespread concerns for flash freeze and black ice across the region through the week. If driving, especially overnight, slow down, don’t use cruise control and keep plenty of distance between you and other vehicles.