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

MARKLEEVILLE (MKEC1)

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

NA

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SSW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:48 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Markleeville CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:18am until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:18am until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 10. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 22. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy.

    High: 33 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 10. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 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 4. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Very windy.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Very windy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Very windy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. 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 35. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Markleeville CA
 38.66°N 119.87°W (Elev. 8399 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
3am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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