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

SCE Horn Mountain (SE339)

Lat: 36.38223°NLon: 118.84629°WElev: 2254.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed E 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 05:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles S Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 05:28am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 05:28am until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers before 7am, then snow between 7am and 10am, then snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 25. Wind chill values as low as 6. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers before 1am, then snow, mainly after 1am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -2. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 27 to 33 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 23. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 19. Wind chill values as low as 10. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers before 7am, then snow between 7am and 10am, then snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 25. Wind chill values as low as 6. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers before 1am, then snow, mainly after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -2. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 27 to 33 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East northeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles S Lodgepole CA
 36.38°N 118.72°W (Elev. 8301 ft)
4:57 am PST Feb 17, 2026
5am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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