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

PIERCE (PIEC1)

Lat: 40.24611°NLon: 120.64222°WElev: 5811.0ft.

NA

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed W 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Janesville CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:16am until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:16am until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind around 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4300 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Janesville CA
 40.28°N 120.49°W (Elev. 4334 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
6am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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