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

GRASSHOPPER (GRSC1)

Lat: 40.78169°NLon: 120.78437°WElev: 6158.0ft.

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 01:47 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Eagle Lake CA

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

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow.  High near 29. West wind around 5 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Low around 15. Calm wind.  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.  High near 30. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Low around 7. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    then

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 32.

    High: 32 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow after 10pm.  Low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  High near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. High near 29. West wind around 5 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Low around 15. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 30. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Low around 7. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
High near 32.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Low around 31.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. High near 38.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Low around 28.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Low around 21.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Eagle Lake CA
 40.71°N 120.75°W (Elev. 5436 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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