Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. 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

40°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 06:25 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles WSW Lake Isabella CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 06:46am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 06:46am until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 36 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 28. Wind chill values as low as 16. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as 14. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow and
    Blustery

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Wind chill values as low as 19. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 30. 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.

    Low: 30 °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 around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow before 5pm, then rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. Wind chill values as low as 22. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. Wind chill values as low as 16. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 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 14. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 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 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Wind chill values as low as 19. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 34. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 30. 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.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
11 Miles WSW Lake Isabella CA
 35.59°N 118.66°W (Elev. 4803 ft)
5:57 am PST Feb 17, 2026
6am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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