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, San Jose International Airport (KSJC)

Lat: 37.35917°NLon: 121.92417°WElev: 59.0ft.

Rain

46°F

8°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Milpitas CA

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 1am.  Steady temperature around 42. Southwest wind 6 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, mainly before 10am.  Temperature falling to around 40 by 9am. Breezy, with a light and variable wind becoming west 18 to 23 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Breezy. Rain
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm.  Areas of frost between 4am and 5am.  Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Areas
    Frost

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Windy.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Windy.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 1am. Steady temperature around 42. Southwest wind 6 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain, mainly before 10am. Temperature falling to around 40 by 9am. Breezy, with a light and variable wind becoming west 18 to 23 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Areas of frost between 4am and 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Windy.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Windy.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Breezy.
Monday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Breezy.
Monday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Milpitas CA
 37.49°N 121.88°W (Elev. 1801 ft)
8:55 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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