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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

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 16 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Tehachapi CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:18pm until February 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:18pm until February 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow after 4am. Low around 22. Wind chill values as low as 14. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 4600 feet lowering to 4000 feet in the afternoon . High near 38. Wind chill values as low as 17. Breezy, with a west 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.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    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 22. Wind chill values as low as 10. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Blustery.
    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as 18. Breezy, with a west northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Snow after 4am. Low around 22. Wind chill values as low as 14. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New 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 4000 feet in the afternoon . High near 38. Wind chill values as low as 17. Breezy, with a west 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 22. Wind chill values as low as 10. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52. East southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West 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 39. West wind 5 to 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.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Tehachapi CA
 35.14°N 118.45°W (Elev. 3986 ft)
Last Update:
12:57 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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