Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. 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

INDEPENDENCE CAMP (ICPC1)

Lat: 39.45269°NLon: 120.29367°WElev: 6979.0ft.

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Donner Summit CA

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 11:42am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 16, 11:42am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Washington's Birthday

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 16. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 22. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 12. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 19. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 15. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 22. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Windy.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 19. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 15. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 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 22. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Windy.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy.
Friday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNE Donner Summit CA
 39.43°N 120.31°W (Elev. 8054 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 16, 2026
11am PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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