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

TPZ1261-Walker (LIB06)

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

NA

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed WSW 18 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 18 Feb 07:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Sonora Pass 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 12. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a west 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: 12 °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 8. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 18. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow after 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Very windy.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Very windy.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Very
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a west 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 8. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Very windy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. 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)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
8am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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