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 >

Current conditions at

BLACKROCK (BKRC1)

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

NA

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed WSW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill3°F (-16°C)
Last update 18 Feb 08:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles NE Weldon CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 09:56am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 09:56am until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -3. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 25. Wind chill values as low as 2. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -8. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Cold

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny early, then becoming sunny and cold, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -1. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -3. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Wind chill values as low as 2. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -8. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 15 mph.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles NE Weldon CA
 35.96°N 118.01°W (Elev. 7690 ft)
8:57 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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