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

6°F

-14°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SW 23 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-15°F (-26°C)
Last update 18 Feb 08:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles W Conway Summit CA

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

    Today: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -25. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 9 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -20. 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.

    Low: 1 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 16. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -30. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -6 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 19. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow after 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Windy.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Very windy.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -25. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -20. 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.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 16. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -30. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 19. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Windy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. 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 30. Very windy.
Monday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Very windy.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Very windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles W Conway Summit CA
 38.1°N 119.39°W (Elev. 10997 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
8am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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