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

TAH-5201 Lake Forest (LIB32)

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

NA

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 05:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Dollar Point CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:06am until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:06am until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 20. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Dollar Point CA
 39.15°N 120.1°W (Elev. 6227 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
6am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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