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 >

Current conditions at

WRC AT HOPE VALLEY NEAR WOODFORDS 4W (HVSC1)

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

NA

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed WNW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 18 Feb 08:45 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Carson Pass CA

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

    Today: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 10. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 22. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 10. 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 22. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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 36. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 35. 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)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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