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

FW4266 Springville (F4266)

Lat: 36.28017°NLon: 118.77667°WElev: 3450.49ft.

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 07:25 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles ENE Porterville CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 07:31am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 07:31am until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 4am.  Low around 13. North northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 29. Wind chill values as low as 12. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as 5. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 32 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as 4. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 13. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 29. Wind chill values as low as 12. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as 5. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Point Forecast:
22 Miles ENE Porterville CA
 36.25°N 118.69°W (Elev. 6926 ft)
6:57 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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