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

TAH7300-DL Bliss (LIB02)

Lat: 38.97561°NLon: 120.10027°WElev: 6827.0ft.

NA

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed ESE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 02:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles W South Lake Tahoe 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. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 15. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 13. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 20. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 10am.  High near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow after 10pm.  Low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 15. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 20. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 10am. High near 23.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Low around 31.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30.
Monday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles W South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.95°N 120.17°W (Elev. 7861 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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