Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

PIERCE (PIEC1)

Lat: 40.24611°NLon: 120.64222°WElev: 5811.0ft.

NA

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SSW 13 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 17 Feb 05:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Janesville CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning February 17, 05:40pm until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 05:40pm until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am.  Low around 14. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 4am.  Low around 20. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 5 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 37. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 14. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 20. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 4300 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Janesville CA
 40.28°N 120.49°W (Elev. 4334 ft)
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
5pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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