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 >

Current conditions at

EW8163 Hume (E8163)

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

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SSE 0 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 09:05 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NNE Squaw Valley CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 09:18am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 09:18am until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 4am.  Steady temperature around 18. Wind chill values as low as 5. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 26. Wind chill values as low as 10. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 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, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as 1. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as 5. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 4am. Steady temperature around 18. Wind chill values as low as 5. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 26. Wind chill values as low as 10. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as 1. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
21 Miles NNE Squaw Valley CA
 36.96°N 118.99°W (Elev. 6496 ft)
8:57 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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