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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 >

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 85%
Wind Speed WNW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 17 Feb 01:45 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Carson Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 02:50am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 02:50am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 9. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. High near 20. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around 12. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 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 9. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 20. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 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 12. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 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 23. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Snow likely. 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 28. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNE Carson Pass CA
 38.78°N 119.95°W (Elev. 7799 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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