Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

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

NA

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed NW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 12:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NW Tioga Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 12:41pm until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 12:41pm until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 22 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -16. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -16. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -9. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 20. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around -4. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -4 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 22. Wind chill values as low as 1. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -16. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -16. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -9. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 20. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around -4. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NW Tioga Pass CA
 38°N 119.42°W (Elev. 8596 ft)
11:57 am PST Feb 17, 2026
12pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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