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

BLACKROCK (BKRC1)

Lat: 36.09345°NLon: 118.26108°WElev: 8114.0ft.

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 09:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNE Kernville CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 10:24am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 10:24am until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 20 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -12. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 30 to 36 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -14. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • 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 10. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 17. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 17 °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 9. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Breezy. Heavy
    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 19. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12. West wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 20. Wind chill values as low as -3. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -12. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 30 to 36 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -14. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 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 10. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 17. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 19. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12. West wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. North wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNE Kernville CA
 35.93°N 118.34°W (Elev. 9498 ft)
9:57 am PST Feb 17, 2026
10am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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