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

ARROYO SECO (ASRC1)

Lat: 36.23548°NLon: 121.47988°WElev: 879.0ft.

NA

48°F

9°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 10:04 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Lucia CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:53am until February 18, 04:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:53am until February 18, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 13 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 45. Breezy, with a west northwest wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow likely before 4pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West northwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 13 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 45. Breezy, with a west northwest wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Lucia CA
 36.05°N 121.52°W (Elev. 2375 ft)
8:55 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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