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

49°F

9°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:04 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Arroyo Seco CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:22pm until February 18, 04:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:22pm until February 18, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 3am, then rain and snow showers between 3am and 5am, then rain showers likely after 5am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Patchy blowing snow between 1am and 2am. Temperature rising to around 38 by 5am. South wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain showers and snow likely, becoming all snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Patchy blowing snow between 10am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 33 by 3pm. Breezy, with a west wind 25 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. North wind around 7 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow after 10am, mixing with rain after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 44 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow before 3am, then rain and snow showers between 3am and 5am, then rain showers likely after 5am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy blowing snow between 1am and 2am. Temperature rising to around 38 by 5am. South wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Rain showers and snow likely, becoming all snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy blowing snow between 10am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 33 by 3pm. Breezy, with a west wind 25 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. North wind around 7 mph becoming south in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 10am, mixing with rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Windy.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Breezy.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SE Arroyo Seco CA
 36.16°N 121.38°W (Elev. 4265 ft)
12:26 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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