Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

SCE Horn Mountain (SE339)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 17 Feb 08:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSE Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 08:38pm until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 08:38pm until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a steady temperature around 14. Wind chill values as low as -2. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 13. Wind chill values as low as 4. East southeast wind around 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 21. Wind chill values as low as 4. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. 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 9. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 32. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 32 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers before 1am, then snow, mainly after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 26 to 32 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a steady temperature around 14. Wind chill values as low as -2. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 13. Wind chill values as low as 4. East southeast wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. Wind chill values as low as 4. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. 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 9. West wind 5 to 10 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 24. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 32. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the morning.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SSE Lodgepole CA
 36.47°N 118.71°W (Elev. 8005 ft)
7:57 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
8pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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