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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until February 19, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

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

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

4°F

-16°C

Humidity	80%
Wind Speed	SSW 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	0°F (-18°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	17 Feb 06:19 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 07:03am until February 19, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 07:03am until February 19, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Winter Storm Warning
Today
High: 11 °F
Snow and
Windy
Tonight
Low: -3 °F
Snow Showers
and Windy
Wednesday
High: 4 °F
Windy. Snow
Likely then
Slight Chance
Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: -3 °F
Chance Snow
then Heavy
Snow
Thursday
High: 10 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Thursday Night
Low: -3 °F
Breezy. Heavy
Snow then
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 16 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 4 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow. High near 11. Wind chill values as low as -18. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow showers before 10pm, then snow, mainly after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -28. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 23 to 29 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -30. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph, with gusts 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. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -24. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 10. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 16. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 4. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.