Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. 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

BARON (RWBC1)

Lat: 38.85445°NLon: 120.02428°WElev: 6336.0ft.

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 16 Feb 09:02 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Echo Summit CA

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 09:19pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 16, 09:19pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 23. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 11. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 19. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 23. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 11. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Windy. Heavy
    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 19. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Very windy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Echo Summit CA
 38.85°N 120.08°W (Elev. 8199 ft)
9:16 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
9pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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