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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

Current conditions at

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

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

NA

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed W 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 04:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Tioga Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:59pm until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:59pm until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -5. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. High near 23. Wind chill values as low as -4. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -8. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -8 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. Calm wind.

    High: 28 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Calm wind.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -1. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -5. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 23. Wind chill values as low as -4. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -8. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 16. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Tioga Pass CA
 37.88°N 119.34°W (Elev. 8799 ft)
Last Update:
3:57 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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