Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

CEDAR GROVE (CGVC1)

Lat: 36.78778°NLon: 118.65611°WElev: 4720.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed W 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 04:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NE Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 08:10pm until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 08:10pm until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: -2 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -28. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -19. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -16. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -4 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 27. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow before 10pm, then snow showers between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -26. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 22 to 28 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -28. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -19. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -16. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 27. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Snow likely. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
21 Miles NE Lodgepole CA
 36.8°N 118.47°W (Elev. 11204 ft)
7:57 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
8pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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