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

DW0117 Three Rivers Museum CA US (D0117)

Lat: 36.44833°NLon: 118.9°WElev: 871.88ft.

48°F

9°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	SW 1 MPH
Barometer	29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint	45°F (7°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	17 Feb 11:04 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:02pm until February 19, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:02pm until February 19, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Winter Storm Warning
This Afternoon
High: 31 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Tonight
Low: 29 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow
Thursday
High: 34 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 21 °F
Snow Likely
then Slight
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 38 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 30 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 47 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 38 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as 24. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Snow, mainly after 4am. Steady temperature around 29. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow before 10am, then snow showers, mainly after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. Wind chill values as low as 23. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 21. West wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 30. East wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. East wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.