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

Kernville (KNVCA)

Lat: 35.75°NLon: 118.42°WElev: 2677.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 07:57 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles E Kernville CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 08:37am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 08:37am until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 31 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 8. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as 6. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Wind chill values as low as 8. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Breezy. Heavy
    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. High near 31. Wind chill values as low as 14. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 8. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as 6. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 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. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Wind chill values as low as 8. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles E Kernville CA
 35.75°N 118.33°W (Elev. 6365 ft)
7:57 am PST Feb 17, 2026
8am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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