Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Eshom Valley Drive (PG200)

Lat: 36.60951°NLon: 118.94981°WElev: 3412.0ft.

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed E 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 12:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 02:40pm until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 02:40pm until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 1am, then snow, mainly after 1am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as 1. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 28 to 34 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. East southeast wind around 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 28. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 28 °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 5. West southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 29. Wind chill values as low as 13. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 27 to 33 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers before 1am, then snow, mainly after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as 1. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 28 to 34 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind around 5 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 low around 8. East southeast wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. 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 5. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 40. 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 21. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Lodgepole CA
 36.66°N 118.83°W (Elev. 6401 ft)
1:57 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
2pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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