Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

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. Read More >

Current conditions at

DEMOCRAT (DEMC1)

Lat: 35.53189°NLon: 118.63058°WElev: 2364.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 16 Feb 11:25 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SW Lake Isabella CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 12:01am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 12:01am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow.  High near 36. Wind chill values as low as 24. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 27. 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 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as 16. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 10am.  High near 34. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 34. Wind chill values as low as 26. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. High near 36. Wind chill values as low as 24. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 27. 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 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as 16. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 34. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5100 feet rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SW Lake Isabella CA
 35.51°N 118.61°W (Elev. 4465 ft)
11:57 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
12am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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