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

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

Lat: 37.87639°NLon: 119.34806°WElev: 8654.0ft.

NA

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 10:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Tioga Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 11:06am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 11:06am until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 8 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -17. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 14. Wind chill values as low as -16. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -21. Breezy, with a west wind 10 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: -6 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 18. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Cold

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Partly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -15. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -17. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 14. Wind chill values as low as -16. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -21. Breezy, with a west wind 10 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
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 18. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 28. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Tioga Pass CA
 37.87°N 119.22°W (Elev. 11378 ft)
10:57 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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