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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. 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

MARKLEEVILLE (MKEC1)

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

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 17 Feb 03:48 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Carson Pass CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning February 17, 04:09pm until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 04:09pm until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 6. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 6. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Windy.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Carson Pass CA
 38.63°N 119.89°W (Elev. 8212 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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