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

HOMEWOOD (HMDC1)

Lat: 39.0841°NLon: 120.17073°WElev: 7121.0ft.

NA

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed W 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:19 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Tahoe City CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:03am until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:03am until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 21. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 17. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 23. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 21. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles S Tahoe City CA
 39.09°N 120.17°W (Elev. 6798 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
4am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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