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

WAWONA (WWNC1)

Lat: 37.53447°NLon: 119.64497°WElev: 4309.0ft.

31°F

-1°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	NNE 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	26°F (-3°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	18 Feb 09:51 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NE Oakhurst CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:14pm until February 19, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:14pm until February 19, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Winter Storm Warning
This Afternoon
High: 23 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: 14 °F
Snow
Thursday
High: 25 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 6 °F
Snow Likely
then Partly
Cloudy
Friday
High: 31 °F
Cold
Friday Night
Low: 13 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 38 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 23 °F
Slight Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as 6. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow. Low around 14. Wind chill values as low as 3. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 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 2. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -3. North northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 38. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.