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

DW9413 Homewood (D9413)

Lat: 39.09917°NLon: 120.16817°WElev: 6374.34ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 1%
Wind Speed S 0 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint -56°F (-49°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 02:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Tahoe City 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 21. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 18. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 25. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 10am.  High near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow after 10pm.  Low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely.  High near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 10am. High near 28.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Low around 32.
Sunday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. High near 38.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Low around 31.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 40.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Tahoe City CA
 39.11°N 120.18°W (Elev. 6398 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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