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U.S. Weather Update 2.16.26

| February 16, 2026 | By

Summary:

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow

Oregon

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 am Thursday.

  • 2-4 inches of snow with more in areas with higher elevation

Nevada

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 4 am Wednesday.

  • 2-6 inches of snow with winds as high as 40 mph

Idaho

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 8 am Tuesday. 

  • 1-3 inches of snow with winds as high as 35 mph

Montana

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 5 pm  Tuesday.

  •  2-5 inches of snow at pass level 

Additional Dense Fog Advisory included but not limited to: Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania

 Additional High Wind Advisory included but not limited to: California, Utah, Arizona, Wyoming, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Colorado

Additional Winter Weather Watch included but not limited to : Montana, North Dakota, and Minnesota

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