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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Portola - Gulling Street (CQ236)

Lat: 39.81336°NLon: 120.47069°WElev: 4895.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Feb 07:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Portola CA

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 08:03pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 16, 08:03pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around 18. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. High near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 18. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Portola CA
 39.81°N 120.46°W (Elev. 4984 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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