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 20 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill0°F (-18°C)
Last update 17 Feb 02:50 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, 03:07pm until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 03:07pm until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am 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 0. Wind chill values as low as -25. Very windy, with a southwest wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -30. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Very
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 15. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 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 -2. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -2 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Very
    Windy then
    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

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

    High: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Windy.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 16. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 50 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -25. Very windy, with a southwest wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -30. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 15. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 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 19. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Windy.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Windy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Very windy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. 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:
5 Miles SW Conway Summit CA
 38.05°N 119.26°W (Elev. 9787 ft)
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
3pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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