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.

Rain

45°F

7°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NNW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 17 Feb 09:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNW Mount Hamilton CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:53am until February 18, 04:00pm
Extreme Cold Warning until February 18, 09:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Extreme Cold Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:53am until February 18, 04:00pm
    Extreme Cold Warning until February 18, 09:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Light west northwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 32. South wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 10am.  High near 38. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 13 to 18 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Widespread frost after 4am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Frost

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °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 between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 5 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Light west northwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 32. South wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 38. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 13 to 18 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Widespread frost after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Breezy.
Monday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNW Mount Hamilton CA
 37.43°N 121.69°W (Elev. 3619 ft)
2:29 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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