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

SCE Virginia Lakes (SE089)

Lat: 38.07717°NLon: 119.19795°WElev: 8822.0ft.

NA

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SW 15 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-1°F (-18°C)
Last update 17 Feb 11:30 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Conway Summit CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:01am until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:01am until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind around 10 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 23. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 6. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind around 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 23. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE Conway Summit CA
 38.05°N 119.09°W (Elev. 6496 ft)
9:16 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
12am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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