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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until February 20, 07:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

Tehachapi Municipal Airport (KTSP)

Lat: 35.135°NLon: 118.4392°WElev: 4001.0ft.

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	NW 18 MPH
Barometer	29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint	28°F (-2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	21°F (-6°C)
Last update	18 Feb 02:55 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

Tehachapi CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:13pm until February 20, 07:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:13pm until February 20, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Fri
Winter Storm Warning
Tonight
Low: 24 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Snow
Thursday
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 23 °F
Snow Showers
Likely and
Breezy
Friday
High: 38 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 24 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 44 °F
Mostly Sunny
and Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 32 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 51 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow after 4am. Low around 24. Wind chill values as low as 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 4600 feet lowering to 4100 feet in the afternoon . High near 38. Wind chill values as low as 19. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow showers likely before 7pm, then snow likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 10. Breezy, with a west northwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values as low as 10. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 20 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 51. East southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.