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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed WSW 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:50 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW Walker CA

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

    This Afternoon: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 20. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 25. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow after 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 20. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 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 2. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 25. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.
Monday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WSW Walker CA
 38.47°N 119.62°W (Elev. 8012 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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