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

SCE Highway 190 (SE479)

Lat: 36.12382°NLon: 118.82379°WElev: 964.0ft.

NA

55°F

13°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed NE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Feb 10:40 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles ESE Porterville CA

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 10:59am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 16, 10:59am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Washington's Birthday

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 1pm, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 41. Wind chill values as low as 30. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain showers before 7pm, then snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 30. Wind chill values as low as 23. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 38 °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 27. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Rain. Temperature falling to around 41 by 3pm. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 1pm, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 41. Wind chill values as low as 30. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers before 7pm, then snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 30. Wind chill values as low as 23. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles ESE Porterville CA
 35.97°N 118.74°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
9:57 am PST Feb 16, 2026
10am PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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