Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. 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

PEPPERMINT (PEPC1)

Lat: 36.0734°NLon: 118.54136°WElev: 7385.0ft.

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Feb 02:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles NNW Kernville CA

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 04:05am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 16, 04:05am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2pm.  High near 44. Wind chill values as low as 23. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers before 1am, then snow between 1am and 4am, then snow showers likely after 4am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers between 1pm and 4pm, then snow after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 36. Wind chill values as low as 18. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow before 7pm, then snow showers after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 21. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West northwest wind around 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Washington's Birthday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2pm. High near 44. Wind chill values as low as 23. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers before 1am, then snow between 1am and 4am, then snow showers likely after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers between 1pm and 4pm, then snow after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. Wind chill values as low as 18. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow before 7pm, then snow showers after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West northwest wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 10 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
14 Miles NNW Kernville CA
 35.96°N 118.51°W (Elev. 5974 ft)
3:57 am PST Feb 16, 2026
4am PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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