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 >
Last Update: 1123 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026
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Marine Zone Forecast
Tonight
SE wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to E late this evening and overnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: SE 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 7 ft at 11 seconds. A slight chance of tstms early this evening. Showers until early morning, then a chance of showers late.
Thu
NE wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to N in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and NW 7 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of showers.
Thu Night
N wind around 5 kt, veering to SE after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 6 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.
Fri
S wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and W 5 ft at 9 seconds. Showers.
Fri Night
SE wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft after midnight. Wave detail: SE 8 ft at 7 seconds and W 3 ft at 10 seconds. Rain.
Sat
SE wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave detail: SE 10 ft at 8 seconds and W 3 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.
Sat Night
E wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave detail: E 10 ft at 8 seconds and NW 5 ft at 14 seconds. Rain.
Sun
SE wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave detail: SE 9 ft at 7 seconds and NW 5 ft at 13 seconds. Rain.
Sun Night
SE wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave detail: SE 4 ft at 6 seconds and W 9 ft at 13 seconds. Rain.
Mon
S wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Wave detail: SE 5 ft at 6 seconds and W 11 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.
Mon Night
S wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft, subsiding to 7 to 9 ft after midnight. Wave detail: S 4 ft at 6 seconds, W 3 ft at 9 seconds and SW 9 ft at 10 seconds. Rain.
winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
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