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

PINNACLES (PCLC1)

Lat: 36.47075°NLon: 121.14728°WElev: 1322.0ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SSE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:37 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW San Benito CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:57am until February 18, 04:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:57am until February 18, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after midnight.  Low around 36. South southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, mainly before 4pm.  High near 46. West wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Widespread frost, mainly after 2am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Frost

  • Friday

    Friday: Widespread frost, mainly before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 51 °F

    Frost then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Patchy frost after 10pm.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Patchy Frost

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Widespread frost, mainly before 7am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Frost then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain and snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after midnight. Low around 36. South southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 46. West wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Widespread frost, mainly after 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Widespread frost, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Patchy frost after 10pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Widespread frost, mainly before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW San Benito CA
 36.47°N 121.17°W (Elev. 1801 ft)
8:55 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database