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

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SSW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 17 Feb 01:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NNE Kernville CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 02:40pm until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 02:40pm until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 10pm, then snow showers between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 27 to 33 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and cold, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -9. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Blustery.
    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -2. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 27. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 27 °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 8. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 29. Wind chill values as low as 11. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow before 10pm, then snow showers between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 27 to 33 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and cold, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -9. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Increasing clouds, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -2. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 34. North wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles NNE Kernville CA
 36.03°N 118.28°W (Elev. 8799 ft)
1:57 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
2pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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