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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SR-28 Crystal Bay (CRLNV)

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

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 17 Feb 08:11 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Kings Beach CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 08:22am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 08:22am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around 17. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 17. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 11. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kings Beach CA
 39.24°N 120.03°W (Elev. 6358 ft)
Last Update:
3:09 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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