Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

SCE Virginia Lakes (SE089)

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

NA

10°F

-12°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SW 19 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-8°F (-22°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Conway Summit CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  High near 8. Windy, with a west wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 8 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 7pm.  Low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -25. Very windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Very
    Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 13. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Low around -3. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -3 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 18.

    High: 18 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow.  High near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. High near 8. Windy, with a west wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 7pm. Low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -25. Very windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 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 13. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Low around -3. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
High near 18.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Saturday Night
Low around 22.
Sunday
A chance of snow. High near 28.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Low around 22.
Monday
A chance of snow. High near 29.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Low around 13.
Tuesday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Conway Summit CA
 38.07°N 119.27°W (Elev. 11194 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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