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.

18°F

-8°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	SSE 0 MPH
Barometer	29.74 in (1007.11 mb)
Dewpoint	16°F (-9°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	18 Feb 06:55 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NNW Lodgepole CA

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

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 07:18am until February 19, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Winter Storm Warning
Today
High: 26 °F
Snow Likely
then Slight
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: 22 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow
Thursday
High: 31 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 19 °F
Heavy Snow
then Slight
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 34 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 28 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 43 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 36 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as 13. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 22. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow before 1pm, then snow showers between 1pm and 4pm, then snow after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. Wind chill values as low as 19. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 5200 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.