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 >

Current conditions at

UPPER TYNDALL CREEK NEAR LODGE POLE 13NE (UTY) (TYNC1)

Lat: 36.64778°NLon: 118.39917°WElev: 11441.0ft.

NA

-1°F

-18°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed WNW 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-13°F (-25°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:19 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles W Lone Pine CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:53am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:53am until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -29. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 8 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Likely then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -20. Blustery, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: -3 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Blustery then
    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 15. Wind chill values as low as -15. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -2 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 19. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 5. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 25. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 2. Wind chill values as low as -25. Windy, with a west wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely before 10am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -29. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -20. Blustery, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 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 15. Wind chill values as low as -15. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 19. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 25. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
18 Miles W Lone Pine CA
 36.63°N 118.38°W (Elev. 12185 ft)
4:57 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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