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: Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 6:56:28 pm PST

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Tuesday night to Wednesday Snow

Scattered snow showers will impact the Tuesday afternoon and early evening, then steadier snow is expected to develop late Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. There is some uncertainty over precise amounts, but impacts to the Wednesday morning commute are projected. Steadier snow decreases into the late morning, but additional isolated to scattered snow showers are possible Wednesday PM.