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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 04:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

BIG SUR (PPSC1)

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

46°F

8°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	SW 1 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	44°F (7°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	18 Feb 09:04 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Big Sur CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:55am until February 18, 04:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:55am until February 18, 04:00pm
NOW until 4:00pm Wed
Winter Weather Advisory
Today
High: 36 °F
Snow
Tonight
Low: 34 °F⇑
Chance
Rain/Snow
then
Rain/Snow
Thursday
High: 39 °F⇓
Rain/Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 35 °F
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 43 °F
Chance Snow
Friday Night
Low: 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 47 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 43 °F
Rain Likely
and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow, mainly before 11am, then snow showers likely after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. West northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight

Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 5am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature rising to around 37 by 5am. Light south southwest wind becoming southwest 12 to 17 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Thursday

Rain before 9am, then rain and snow between 9am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 35 by 4pm. West northwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Saturday

A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy.

Sunday

Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Breezy.

Sunday Night

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 48.

Monday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.

Monday Night

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 48.

Tuesday

Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.