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

WRC AT HOPE VALLEY NEAR WOODFORDS 4W (HVSC1)

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

NA

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NNW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 17 Feb 04:45 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE Carson Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 05:27am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 05:27am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 5 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 0. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 22. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 2. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    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 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -3 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 0. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 22. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 2. Southwest wind around 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 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NE Carson Pass CA
 38.74°N 119.91°W (Elev. 7726 ft)
3:09 am PST Feb 17, 2026
5am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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