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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

TPZ1261-Walker (LIB06)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 16 Feb 06:50 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Sonora Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 07:13pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 16, 07:13pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. Very windy, with a southwest wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -20. Very windy, with a west wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 13. Wind chill values as low as -20. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow and Very
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Very windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Very windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Very
    Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Breezy.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Very windy, with a southwest wind 50 to 55 mph, with gusts as high as 80 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. Very windy, with a southwest wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -20. Very windy, with a west wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 13. Wind chill values as low as -20. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Very windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 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 18. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 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 5. Very windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Breezy.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Breezy.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. 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 24. Very windy.
Monday
Snow likely. 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:
1:16 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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