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.

34°F

1°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	SSE 0 MPH
Barometer	29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint	22°F (-6°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	18 Feb 02:06 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NE Squaw Valley CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:22pm until February 19, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:22pm until February 19, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Winter Storm Warning
This Afternoon
High: 23 °F
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: 21 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday
High: 25 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 13 °F
Snow Likely
then Slight
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 30 °F
Cold
Friday Night
Low: 21 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 38 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 30 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as 13. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 21. Wind chill values as low as 11. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 25. Wind chill values as low as 9. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as 4. West wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

A chance of rain and snow before 4am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.