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.

32°F

0°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	SSE 0 MPH
Barometer	29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint	24°F (-4°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	18 Feb 01:26 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NNW Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:52pm until February 19, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:52pm until February 19, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Winter Storm Warning
This Afternoon
High: 19 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Tonight
Low: 15 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday
High: 23 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 11 °F
Snow Likely
then Slight
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 26 °F
Cold
Friday Night
Low: 20 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 36 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 28 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as 9. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 23. Wind chill values as low as 7. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 11. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.