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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

DENTEN CREEK (MWKC1)

Lat: 39.77948°NLon: 120.59449°WElev: 5149.0ft.

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 12:34 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Graeagle CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 01:43pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 01:43pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 7pm. Low around 18. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 7pm. Low around 18. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of snow, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 5400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Graeagle CA
 39.76°N 120.63°W (Elev. 4570 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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