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

SCE Boulder Campground (615SE)

Lat: 37.93007°NLon: 119.16851°WElev: 7413.0ft.

13°F

-11°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	W 7 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	6°F (-14°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	3°F (-16°C)
Last update	18 Feb 04:50 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Tioga Pass CA

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

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:00am until February 18, 07:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:00am until February 18, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Wed
Winter Storm Warning
Overnight
Low: -3 °F
Chance Snow
and Windy
Wednesday
High: 5 °F
Snow Likely
and Windy
Wednesday Night
Low: 0 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Thursday
High: 10 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Thursday Night
Low: -5 °F
Breezy. Snow
Likely then
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 15 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 3 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 20 °F
Sunny and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -30. Windy, with a west wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 5. Wind chill values as low as -30. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -25. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 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 10. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 20. Breezy.

Saturday Night

A chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Windy.

Sunday

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Very windy.

Sunday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Very windy.