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

San Jose / Reid / Hillv (KRHV)

Lat: 37.33333°NLon: 121.81667°WElev: 135.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed NA 4 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 08:47 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Mount Hamilton CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:45am until February 18, 04:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:45am until February 18, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 31. South wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Patchy blowing snow between 4pm and 5pm. High near 35. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 12 to 17 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Widespread frost after 1am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West northwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Frost

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow after 10am, mixing with rain after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly before noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. North northwest wind 8 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. South wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow between 4pm and 5pm. High near 35. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 12 to 17 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Widespread frost after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West northwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 10am, mixing with rain after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Breezy.
Monday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Mount Hamilton CA
 37.33°N 121.61°W (Elev. 3786 ft)
8:55 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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