Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

TAH-5201 Lake Forest (LIB32)

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

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 01:50 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Dollar Point CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning February 17, 02:07pm until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 02:07pm until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 15. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 25. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 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 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
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 26.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Dollar Point CA
 39.21°N 120.08°W (Elev. 6227 ft)
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
2pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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