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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

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 01:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Portola CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 02:59am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 02:59am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    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 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around 17. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. High near 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

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

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. 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 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 17. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 5400 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 5000 feet in the afternoon . Cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Portola CA
 39.81°N 120.46°W (Elev. 4984 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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