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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 >

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 @ 6:50 AM PST - Here are the latest 24 hour snow amount forecasts for today and Thursday. Snow levels will be as low as 1,500 to 2,500 feet across the region until Thursday evening. Mainly light accumulations will occur at these elevations.
There is a general risk for thunderstorms, mainly for Thursday afternoon and evening (Feb 19, 2026), across much of our region. Small hail, gusty winds, brief heavy rainfall, and frequent dangerous lightning expected.

 

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