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 ALTOS (LOAC1)

Lat: 37.35472°NLon: 122.14167°WElev: 539.0ft.

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 17 Feb 05:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Saratoga CA

Cold Weather Advisory February 18, 12:00am until February 18, 09:00am
Flood Advisory February 17, 05:36pm until February 17, 07:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
Flood Advisory
  •  
    Flood Advisory February 17, 05:36pm until February 17, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Tue

    Flood Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 1am, then snow likely after 1am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 33. West northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 3pm.  High near 41. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 37. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 7am.  High near 42. Northwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow after 10pm, mixing with rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 39. West southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers before 1am, then snow likely after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 33. West northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 41. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 37. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 7am. High near 42. Northwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm, mixing with rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Windy.
Sunday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Breezy.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Saratoga CA
 37.23°N 122.1°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
2:05 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
5pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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