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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

TPZ1261-Walker (LIB06)

Lat: 38.53392°NLon: 119.50416°WElev: 5484.0ft.

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed ESE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 07:40 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Sonora Pass CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning February 17, 07:57pm until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 07:57pm until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 3 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a west wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 17. 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 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Very windy, with a west wind 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Very
    Windy then
    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -20. Very windy, with a west wind 40 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a west wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 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 17. 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 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Very windy, with a west wind 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Windy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Very windy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Very windy.
Monday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Very windy.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Very windy.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Very windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Sonora Pass CA
 38.36°N 119.59°W (Elev. 10407 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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