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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

WRC AT HOPE VALLEY NEAR WOODFORDS 4W (HVSC1)

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

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 17 Feb 03:45 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Markleeville CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning February 17, 04:22pm until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 04:22pm until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 15. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 15. Southwest wind around 15 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 25. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Markleeville CA
 38.78°N 119.84°W (Elev. 7044 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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