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

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

23 Miles NNE Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 04:43pm until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 04:43pm until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 16 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 10pm, then snow showers between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -20. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 24 to 30 inches possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -22. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 9 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -14. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 15. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -2 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 19. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -4. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow before 10pm, then snow showers between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -20. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 24 to 30 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -22. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -14. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 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 15. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 19. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 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 20. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 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 28. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
23 Miles NNE Lodgepole CA
 36.92°N 118.58°W (Elev. 10164 ft)
3:57 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
4pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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