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

HIDDEN VALLEY (HDVC1)

Lat: 40.44192°NLon: 120.62694°WElev: 4452.0ft.

NA

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:11 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Susanville CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:47am until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:47am until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then snow likely after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 30. 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: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind around 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then snow likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 30. 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 9. West wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the evening.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Susanville CA
 40.45°N 120.56°W (Elev. 5410 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
4am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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