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 >

Current conditions at

SOMES BAR (SMBC1)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NNE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Feb 12:16 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ESE Orleans CA

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 12:39am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 16, 12:39am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Rain and snow likely before 11am, then snow.  Temperature rising to near 37 by 11am, then falling to around 31 during the remainder of the day. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 25. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers before 4pm, then snow after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 29. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow.  Low around 24. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 3am. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Washington's Birthday
Rain and snow likely before 11am, then snow. Temperature rising to near 37 by 11am, then falling to around 31 during the remainder of the day. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers before 4pm, then snow after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 29. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 24. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles ESE Orleans CA
 41.2°N 123.37°W (Elev. 4193 ft)
10:47 pm PST Feb 15, 2026
12am PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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