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

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 09:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Dollar Point CA

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

    Today: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 14. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 23. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 23. Southwest wind 5 to 10 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 10. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 20 percent 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 23.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dollar Point CA
 39.21°N 120.11°W (Elev. 7028 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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