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

BARON (RWBC1)

Lat: 38.85445°NLon: 120.02428°WElev: 6336.0ft.

NA

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SSE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 04:47 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Echo Summit CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning February 17, 05:09pm until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 05:09pm until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 11. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Echo Summit CA
 38.88°N 120.06°W (Elev. 6509 ft)
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
5pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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