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

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SSW 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Kings Beach CA

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

    This Afternoon: Snow likely.  High near 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 28. Southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 30.

    High: 30 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow after 10pm.  Low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  High near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. High near 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 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 28. Southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
High near 30.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Low around 35.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. High near 40.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Low around 33.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. High near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Low around 26.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Kings Beach CA
 39.24°N 120.06°W (Elev. 6250 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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