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.

15°F

-9°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	WNW 8 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	9°F (-13°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	4°F (-16°C)
Last update	18 Feb 04:45 AM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNW Markleeville CA

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

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:24am until February 18, 07:00am

Click here for hazard details and duration

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:24am until February 18, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Wed
Winter Storm Warning
Overnight
Low: 13 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday
High: 23 °F
Snow Likely
and Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 15 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday
High: 25 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 10 °F
Snow Likely
then Slight
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 30 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 15 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 36 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 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 6 to 10 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 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

Saturday Night

A chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Sunday

Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

Sunday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.