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

MARKLEEVILLE (MKEC1)

Lat: 38.69044°NLon: 119.77497°WElev: 5501.0ft.

NA

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SSE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:48 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Markleeville 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.  High near 18. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 12. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 22. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 18. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 12. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 22. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Markleeville CA
 38.63°N 119.8°W (Elev. 7963 ft)
4:59 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
5pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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