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

24°F

-4°C

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

7 Miles N Donner Summit CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 01:38am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 01:38am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 19. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 8. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Breezy. Heavy
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 7am.  High near 16. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 12. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 18. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 8. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 7am. High near 16. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 12. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Friday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Windy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles N Donner Summit CA
 39.44°N 120.37°W (Elev. 7746 ft)
1:15 am PST Feb 17, 2026
1am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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