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

CRESTVIEW (CRVC1)

Lat: 37.73745°NLon: 118.99658°WElev: 7570.0ft.

NA

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Mammoth Lakes 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 23. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Low around 4. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 28. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Low around -3. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -3 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 32.

    High: 32 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow.  High near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. High near 23. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Low around 4. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Low around -3. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
High near 32.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Low around 22.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. High near 42.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 22.
Monday
A chance of snow. High near 44.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Low around 12.
Tuesday
Snow likely. High near 44.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Mammoth Lakes CA
 37.69°N 118.95°W (Elev. 7858 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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