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

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SSE 13 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 17 Feb 07:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW Conway Summit CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 07:42am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 07:42am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -30. Very windy, with a southwest wind 50 to 55 mph, with gusts as high as 80 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: -2 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 8. Wind chill values as low as -30. Very windy, with a west wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 8 °F

    Snow and Very
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -25. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 13. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -4 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Very
    Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow before 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Windy.

    Low: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 15. Wind chill values as low as -20. Very windy, with a southwest wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -30. Very windy, with a southwest wind 50 to 55 mph, with gusts as high as 80 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 8. Wind chill values as low as -30. Very windy, with a west wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -25. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 13. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow before 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Windy.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Windy.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Very windy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Very 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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Point Forecast:
8 Miles WSW Conway Summit CA
 38.06°N 119.32°W (Elev. 11089 ft)
3:09 am PST Feb 17, 2026
7am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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