Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

WRC AT HOPE VALLEY NEAR WOODFORDS 4W (HVSC1)

Lat: 38.77556°NLon: 119.90389°WElev: 6904.0ft.

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Feb 02:45 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Carson Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 30. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 14. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 21. Very windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 10. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 18. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a high near 21. Windy.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Washington's Birthday
Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. Very windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 10. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 18. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 21. Windy.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Windy.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Carson Pass CA
 38.74°N 119.97°W (Elev. 8842 ft)
1:16 am PST Feb 16, 2026
3am PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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