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

SCE Virginia Lakes (SE089)

Lat: 38.07717°NLon: 119.19795°WElev: 8822.0ft.

NA

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed ESE 22 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-0°F (-18°C)
Last update 17 Feb 02:40 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Conway Summit CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning February 17, 02:47pm until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 02:47pm until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 6. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 4am.  Low around 8. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 22. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 6. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 8. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.
Monday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Conway Summit CA
 38.03°N 119.23°W (Elev. 7799 ft)
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
2pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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