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 >

Current conditions at

WALKER (WALC1)

Lat: 38.56528°NLon: 119.45917°WElev: 5440.0ft.

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed SSE 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 17 Feb 07:48 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Walker CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning February 17, 08:24pm until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 08:24pm until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 1 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -20. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 20. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 1. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -20. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 20. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Windy.
Monday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SE Walker CA
 38.46°N 119.36°W (Elev. 8996 ft)
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
8pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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