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

LAUFMAN (LAFC1)

Lat: 40.14167°NLon: 120.35333°WElev: 4800.0ft.

NA

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 07:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles E Antelope Lake CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow before 10pm, then snow likely after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind around 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 4pm, then rain likely after 4pm.  Snow level rising to 4800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of snow before 10pm, then snow likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 4pm, then rain likely after 4pm. Snow level rising to 4800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 4400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles E Antelope Lake CA
 40.13°N 120.25°W (Elev. 4035 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
8am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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