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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

WRC AT HOPE VALLEY NEAR WOODFORDS 4W (HVSC1)

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

14°F

-10°C

Humidity	80%
Wind Speed	WNW 8 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	9°F (-13°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	3°F (-16°C)
Last update	18 Feb 05:45 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE Carson Pass CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:30am until February 18, 07:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

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Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:30am until February 18, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Wed
Winter Storm Warning
Today
High: 21 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: 2 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday
High: 24 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: -3 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Friday
High: 30 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 3 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 35 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 13 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 2. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 -3. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Calm wind.

Saturday

A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

Saturday Night

A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

Sunday

Snow likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

Sunday Night

Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.