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

DEVILS POST PILE RAWS NEAR MAMMOTH LAKES 6WSW DPO (DPPC1)

Lat: 37.63°NLon: 119.09333°WElev: 8024.0ft.

NA

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 10:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SE Mammoth Lakes CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 10:52am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 10:52am until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -19. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 17. Wind chill values as low as -14. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -22. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -4 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Cold

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -19. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -19. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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 17. Wind chill values as low as -14. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -22. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Monday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 30. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles SE Mammoth Lakes CA
 37.46°N 118.81°W (Elev. 10974 ft)
9:57 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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