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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until February 19, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

SCE Camp Nelson (SE333)

Lat: 36.1402°NLon: 118.6159°WElev: 4836.0ft.

30°F

-1°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	29°F (-2°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	18 Feb 10:20 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

25 Miles ENE Porterville CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 10:44am until February 19, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 10:44am until February 19, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Winter Storm Warning
Today
High: 16 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Tonight
Low: 11 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Snow
Thursday
High: 22 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 12 °F
Heavy Snow
then Chance
Snow
Friday
High: 25 °F
Cold
Friday Night
Low: 19 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 27 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as 4. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Thursday

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 22. Wind chill values as low as 6. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Wind chill values as low as 3. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Friday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 19. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.