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: 503 PM ChST Wed Feb 18 2026
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Marine Zone Forecast
Tonight
Northeast wind 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. northeast swell 4 to 6 ft. Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows around 79. Chance of showers 30 percent.
Thursday
East wind 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. Northeast swell 4 to 5 ft. Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs near 85. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Thursday Night
East wind 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. northeast swell 4 to 5 ft. Widespread locally heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows around 79. Chance of showers 90 percent.
Friday
East wind 5 to 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Northeast swell 4 to 5 ft. Cloudy with numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs near 85. Chance of showers 70 percent.
Friday Night
East wind 5 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Northeast swell 4 to 5 ft. Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows around 79. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Saturday
East wind 5 to 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Northeast swell 4 to 6 ft. Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the upper 70s.
Sunday
East wind 5 to 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Northeast swell 4 to 6 ft. Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the upper 70s.
Monday
Northeast wind 5 to 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Northeast swell 4 to 5 ft. Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the upper 70s.
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