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

LOS GATOS (LSGC1)

Lat: 37.20417°NLon: 121.95083°WElev: 1842.0ft.

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 12:32 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Saratoga CA

Cold Weather Advisory until February 18, 09:00am
Click here for hazard details and duration
Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory until February 18, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Wed

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow, mainly before 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 42. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 36. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 41. West northwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of rain and snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a slight chance of snow between 7am and 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers likely before 1am, then snow likely after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow, mainly before 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 42. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 36. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. High near 41. West northwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of rain and snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a slight chance of snow between 7am and 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Saratoga CA
 37.21°N 122.07°W (Elev. 2539 ft)
12:27 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12am 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