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 Canebrake Creek (SE100)

Lat: 35.70575°NLon: 118.18004°WElev: 2910.0ft.

37°F

3°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	SW 19 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	25°F (-4°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	27°F (-3°C)
Last update	18 Feb 10:50 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

14 Miles ENE Kernville CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 11:07am until February 19, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 11:07am until February 19, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Winter Storm Warning
Today
High: 23 °F
Cold and
Blustery
Tonight
Low: 18 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Snow
Thursday
High: 27 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 13 °F
Breezy. Snow
Likely then
Slight Chance
Snow
Friday
High: 28 °F
Cold
Friday Night
Low: 17 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 25 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny and cold, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as 5. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

Tonight

Snow, mainly after 4am. Steady temperature around 18. Wind chill values as low as 1. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow before 10am, then snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 27. Wind chill values as low as 7. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 17. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. North wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 40. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Monday

A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night

A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.