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

RAVENDALE (RVDC1)

Lat: 40.73122°NLon: 120.31658°WElev: 5450.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 17 Feb 01:59 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles ESE Madeline CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning February 17, 02:29pm until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 02:29pm until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 4am.  Low around 14. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 25. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 14. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 25. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles ESE Madeline CA
 40.88°N 120.05°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
2pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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