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

BIG SUR (PPSC1)

Lat: 36.24536°NLon: 121.78015°WElev: 354.0ft.

NA

52°F

11°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed ENE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 02:04 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Big Sur CA

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

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then rain after 11pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Temperature rising to around 42 by 4am. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 46. Breezy, with a northwest wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am.  Partly 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 46. Breezy.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then rain after 11pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature rising to around 42 by 4am. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow. Some thunder is also possible. High near 46. Breezy, with a northwest wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy.
Monday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Big Sur CA
 36.28°N 121.77°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
12:26 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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