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

SOMES BAR (SMBC1)

Lat: 41.39007°NLon: 123.49267°WElev: 915.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 11:16 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WNW Carrville CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:02pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:02pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 17. South southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 23. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. North wind 6 to 8 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. South wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. South southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. North wind 6 to 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. South wind 8 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Windy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Windy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Windy.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles WNW Carrville CA
 41.15°N 123°W (Elev. 6601 ft)
9:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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