Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bald Mountain Road (PG202)

Lat: 37.06054°NLon: 119.41238°WElev: 4620.0ft.

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed NW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:30 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E Auberry CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:40am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:40am until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as 20. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 4am.  Steady temperature around 31. Wind chill values as low as 22. East southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    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 33. Wind chill values as low as 22. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind around 5 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as 20. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 4am. Steady temperature around 31. Wind chill values as low as 22. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 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 33. Wind chill values as low as 22. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow after 10pm. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. East wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles E Auberry CA
 37.07°N 119.44°W (Elev. 4012 ft)
3:57 am PST Feb 18, 2026
4am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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