Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

WRC AT HOPE VALLEY NEAR WOODFORDS 4W (HVSC1)

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

NA

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed W 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:45 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNW Markleeville CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:45am until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:45am until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 3 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 18. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Windy, with a west wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 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 7. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 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 18. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 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 2. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Very windy.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Very windy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Very windy.
Monday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Very windy.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Very windy.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Windy.
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Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNW Markleeville CA
 38.82°N 119.85°W (Elev. 8993 ft)
1:15 am PST Feb 18, 2026
1am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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