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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until February 19, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

PINEHURST (PHRC1)

Lat: 36.69733°NLon: 119.0187°WElev: 4066.0ft.

40°F

4°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	W 1 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	31°F (-1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	18 Feb 02:58 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

12 Miles E Squaw Valley CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:41pm until February 19, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:41pm until February 19, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Winter Storm Warning
This Afternoon
High: 26 °F
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: 24 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow
Thursday
High: 29 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 18 °F
Snow Likely
then Slight
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 31 °F
Cold
Friday Night
Low: 27 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 41 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 35 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as 19. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 24. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow before 10am, then snow showers, mainly after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 29. Wind chill values as low as 18. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 18. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 27. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 5600 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. East wind around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.