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 >

Current conditions at

DENTEN CREEK (MWKC1)

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

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 17 Feb 05:34 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Graeagle CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 06:27am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 06:27am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 10am.  High near 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 19. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 31. West 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: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 19. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. West 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 12. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 5400 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4900 feet in the afternoon . Cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Graeagle CA
 39.83°N 120.67°W (Elev. 4396 ft)
3:09 am PST Feb 17, 2026
6am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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