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 15 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill2°F (-17°C)
Last update 17 Feb 01:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Conway Summit CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 01:31pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 01:31pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -30. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    Low: -3 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -30. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 9 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -20. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 15. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -5 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Breezy.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 16. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -30. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -30. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -20. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 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 15. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 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. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Breezy.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Windy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Windy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Very windy.
Monday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Very windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Conway Summit CA
 38.04°N 119.29°W (Elev. 10679 ft)
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
1pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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