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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

DW9019 Olympic Valley (D9019)

Lat: 39.202°NLon: 120.23267°WElev: 6495.0ft.

16°F

-9°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	WSW 0 MPH
Barometer	29.81 in (1009.48 mb)
Dewpoint	14°F (-10°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	18 Feb 04:45 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Tahoe City CA

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

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:03am until February 18, 07:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:03am until February 18, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Wed
Winter Storm Warning
Overnight
Low: 10 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday
High: 23 °F
Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 13 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday
High: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 7 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Friday
High: 31 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 7 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 38 °F
Slight Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 23. 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 13. Southwest wind around 10 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 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.

Saturday

A slight chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

Saturday Night

A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Sunday

Snow likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

Sunday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.