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

SR-28 Crystal Bay (CRLNV)

Lat: 39.23022°NLon: 120.00341°WElev: 6422.0ft.

NA

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 05:41 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Kings Beach CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:52am until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:52am until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 7am, then snow likely after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 7am, then snow likely after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 5 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 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kings Beach CA
 39.24°N 120.03°W (Elev. 6358 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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