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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

TAH-5201 Lake Forest (LIB32)

Lat: 39.18876°NLon: 120.11279°WElev: 6325.0ft.

21°F

-6°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	20°F (-7°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	17 Feb 08:50 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

Tahoe City CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 09:03pm until February 18, 07:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 09:03pm until February 18, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Wed
Winter Storm Warning
Tonight
Low: 14 °F
Heavy Snow
Wednesday
High: 23 °F
Snow Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 16 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday
High: 25 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 11 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Friday
High: 29 °F
Chance Snow
Friday Night
Low: 14 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Saturday
High: 36 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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 25. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

A chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

Saturday Night

A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Sunday

Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

Sunday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Monday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 37.