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

TAH-5201 Lake Forest (LIB32)

Lat: 39.18876°NLon: 120.11279°WElev: 6325.0ft.

NA

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 04:50 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Tahoe City CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Winter Weather Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow.  High near 23. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Calm wind.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 23. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Tahoe City CA
 39.16°N 120.13°W (Elev. 6227 ft)
4:59 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
5pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database