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 19, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

SCE Shirley Peak (SE489)

Lat: 35.70589°NLon: 118.55977°WElev: 6823.0ft.

19°F

-7°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	SE 1 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	19°F (-7°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	18 Feb 10:10 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WNW Kernville CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 10:19am until February 19, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 10:19am until February 19, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Winter Storm Warning
Today
High: 19 °F
Slight Chance
Snow and
Blustery
Tonight
Low: 15 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Snow Likely
Thursday
High: 24 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
then Chance
Snow
Friday
High: 24 °F
Cold
Friday Night
Low: 21 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 32 °F
Cold
Saturday Night
Low: 29 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -2. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as 5. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow, mainly before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 24. Wind chill values as low as 6. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 17. Wind chill values as low as 7. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Friday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 21. South wind around 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

Saturday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East northeast wind around 10 mph.

Monday

A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday Night

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.