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

3 Miles SSW Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:36pm until February 19, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:36pm until February 19, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Winter Storm Warning
This Afternoon
High: 22 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Tonight
Low: 16 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow
Thursday
High: 26 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 13 °F
Snow Likely
then Slight
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 29 °F
Cold
Friday Night
Low: 22 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 38 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as 11. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 16. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow before 10am, then snow showers, mainly after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 26. Wind chill values as low as 13. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 13. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Calm wind.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow before 4am, then a slight chance of snow. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday

A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday

A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.