Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

EW8163 Hume (E8163)

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

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SSE 0 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 11:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NE Squaw Valley CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 12:02pm until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 12:02pm until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 1am, then snow, mainly after 1am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 8. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as 6. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Wind chill values as low as 10. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 27. Wind chill values as low as 13. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers before 1am, then snow, mainly after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 8. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as 6. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Wind chill values as low as 10. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles NE Squaw Valley CA
 36.91°N 118.98°W (Elev. 6627 ft)
11:57 am PST Feb 17, 2026
12pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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