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.

Mostly Cloudy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SSE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 10:47 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNW Mount Hamilton CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:24am until February 18, 04:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:24am until February 18, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 35. South wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 10am.  High near 38. South wind 7 to 12 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °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 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 6 to 10 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 35. South wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 38. South wind 7 to 12 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy.
Monday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNW Mount Hamilton CA
 37.48°N 121.68°W (Elev. 3599 ft)
8:55 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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