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

DEXTER (DEXC1)

Lat: 37.83888°NLon: 118.77189°WElev: 7981.0ft.

NA

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles E Lee Vining CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 18. West wind around 15 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Low around 11. Southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 1pm.  High near 22. Southeast wind around 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 5. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 24.

    High: 24 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow.  High near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 18. West wind around 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Low around 11. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 22. Southeast wind around 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 5. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
High near 24.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Low around 30.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. High near 34.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Low around 30.
Monday
A chance of snow. High near 37.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Low around 20.
Tuesday
Snow likely. High near 37.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles E Lee Vining CA
 37.98°N 118.82°W (Elev. 8799 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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