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

DENTEN CREEK (MWKC1)

Lat: 39.77948°NLon: 120.59449°WElev: 5149.0ft.

NA

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 07:34 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Graeagle CA

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

    Today: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am.  Low around 19. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 31. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 31 °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 less than one inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Calm wind.

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Snow level rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 19. South wind around 5 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 31. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. 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 becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Rain before 7pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 5400 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 4500 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Graeagle CA
 39.83°N 120.67°W (Elev. 4396 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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