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

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

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

-1°F

-18°C

Humidity	81%
Wind Speed	WSW 6 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	-5°F (-21°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	-13°F (-25°C)
Last update	18 Feb 04:19 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

16 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA

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

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Winter Storm Warning
Overnight
Low: -4 °F
Snow Likely
and Windy
Wednesday
High: 1 °F
Windy. Snow
Likely then
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: -2 °F⇑
Slight Chance
Snow then
Snow
Thursday
High: 8 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Thursday Night
Low: -6 °F
Windy. Snow
Likely then
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 12 °F
Cold
Friday Night
Low: 2 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 20 °F
Cold

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -31. Windy, with a west wind around 40 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. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. Wind chill values as low as -33. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow, mainly after 4am. Temperature rising to around 1 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as -27. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 8. Wind chill values as low as -23. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. 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 3 inches possible.

Friday

Sunny and cold, with a high near 12. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 2. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Saturday

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

Saturday Night

A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 22. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 22. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 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 16. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 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 21. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.