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: 428 AM EST Wed Feb 18 2026

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Marine Zone Forecast


Today
East to southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southeast and decreasing to 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters a light to moderate chop, becoming smooth to a light chop.
Tonight Through Thursday Night
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. bay waters smooth to a light chop.
Friday
Southeast winds near 10 knots, decreasing to near 5 knots in the afternoon. Bay waters a light chop, becoming smooth.
Friday Night
East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to a light chop.
Saturday
Southeast to south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south and decreasing to near 5 knots in the afternoon. Bay waters smooth to a light chop, becoming smooth.
Saturday Night
Variable winds near 5 knots. Bay waters smooth.
Sunday
Variable winds near 5 knots, becoming southwest to west and increasing to 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters smooth, becoming a light to moderate chop. Isolated showers.
Sunday Night
West to northwest winds near 15 knots, becoming northwest to north and increasing to 20 to 25 knots. Bay waters a moderate chop, becoming very rough. Isolated showers.



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428 AM EST Wed Feb 18 2026
 
 

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