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

BARON (RWBC1)

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

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SSE 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 17 Feb 09:32 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Echo Summit CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 09:45am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 09:45am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 11. Very windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 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 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 14. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 21. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Very windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 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 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 14. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. 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 24. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Very windy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. 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 am PST Feb 17, 2026
9am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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