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

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed WNW 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:45 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNW Markleeville CA

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

    This Afternoon: Snow likely.  High near 14. Very windy, with a west wind around 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely.  Low around 8. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 30 to 35 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Very
    Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 19. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 23.

    High: 23 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow after 10pm.  Low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow.  High near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. High near 14. Very windy, with a west wind around 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely. Low around 8. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 30 to 35 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
High near 23.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Low around 25.
Sunday
A chance of snow. High near 33.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Low around 24.
Monday
Snow likely. High near 34.
Monday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNW Markleeville CA
 38.82°N 119.85°W (Elev. 8993 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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