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

North Topaz Lake (NV020)

Lat: 38.7482°NLon: 119.53656°WElev: 5677.0ft.

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 17 Feb 12:40 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Monitor Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 12:54pm until February 18, 04:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 12:54pm until February 18, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 1am, then a chance of snow after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 11. West 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.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 31. 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: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow before 1am, then a chance of snow after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. West 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
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 31. 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.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 6000 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles N Monitor Pass CA
 38.79°N 119.61°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 17, 2026
12pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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