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 91%
Wind Speed NW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 07:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSE Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 07:42am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 07:42am until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow, mainly after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -1. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 27 to 33 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as 3. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 21. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 21 °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 11. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 22. Wind chill values as low as 4. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow, mainly after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -1. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 17. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 10 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 11. Wind chill values as low as 3. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. 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 33. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SSE Lodgepole CA
 36.47°N 118.71°W (Elev. 8005 ft)
6:57 am PST Feb 17, 2026
7am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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