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

CHAGOOPA PLATEAU NEAR MINERAL KING 7E (CHP) (CHPC1)

Lat: 36.47333°NLon: 118.46333°WElev: 9450.0ft.

13°F

-11°C

Humidity	NA
Wind Speed	NA NA MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	N/A
Visibility	NA
Last update	NA

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:08pm until February 19, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:08pm until February 19, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Winter Storm Warning
This Afternoon
High: 10 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Tonight
Low: 7 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday
High: 16 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 1 °F
Snow Likely
then Slight
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 20 °F
Cold
Friday Night
Low: 10 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 28 °F
Cold
Saturday Night
Low: 18 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -7. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 7. Wind chill values as low as -8. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -11. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 25 to 31 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -15. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 20. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 10. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.

Saturday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. East wind around 10 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 31. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 29. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.