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 >

Current conditions at

MARKLEEVILLE (MKEC1)

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

NA

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SSE 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 17 Feb 06:48 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Markleeville CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 07:19am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 07:19am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 37 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 11. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  High near 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 15. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 33. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow after 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. High near 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 15. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 33. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5800 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Markleeville CA
 38.74°N 119.77°W (Elev. 5646 ft)
3:09 am PST Feb 17, 2026
7am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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