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

EW8163 Hume (E8163)

Lat: 36.78783°NLon: 118.91317°WElev: 5213.94ft.

16°F

-9°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	SSE 0 MPH
Barometer	29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint	14°F (-10°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	18 Feb 07:26 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NW Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 07:32am until February 19, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 07:32am until February 19, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Winter Storm Warning
Today
High: 18 °F
Snow Likely
then Slight
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: 14 °F⇑
Chance Snow
then Snow
Thursday
High: 22 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 10 °F
Heavy Snow
then Chance
Snow
Friday
High: 26 °F
Cold
Friday Night
Low: 19 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 35 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 27 °F
Slight Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as 3. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow, mainly after 4am. Temperature falling to near 14 by 9pm, then rising to around 19 during the remainder of the night. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 22. Wind chill values as low as 6. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as 3. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. East wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. East wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Monday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. North wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.