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

LAUFMAN (LAFC1)

Lat: 40.14167°NLon: 120.35333°WElev: 4800.0ft.

NA

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 06:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles ESE Antelope Lake CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:34am until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:34am until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 27. South wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind around 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. South wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind around 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles ESE Antelope Lake CA
 40.13°N 120.31°W (Elev. 5600 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
6am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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