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.

51°F

11°C

Humidity	75%
Wind Speed	W 1 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	43°F (6°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	18 Feb 12:04 PM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Big Sur CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:35pm until February 18, 04:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:35pm until February 18, 04:00pm
NOW until 4:00pm Wed
Winter Weather Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 42 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Tonight
Low: 40 °F⇑
Rain Likely
then Heavy
Rain and
Breezy
Thursday
High: 46 °F⇓
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 39 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 47 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 42 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Rain
Saturday
High: 51 °F
Chance Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 49 °F
Rain and
Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Rain, mainly before 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Temperature rising to around 44 by 5am. Breezy, with a south wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday

Rain and snow, mainly before 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 39 by 5pm. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West northwest wind 3 to 6 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 42.

Saturday

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

Saturday Night

Rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Windy.

Sunday

Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Windy.

Sunday Night

Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Breezy.

Monday

Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.