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

Alturas (KAAT)

Lat: 41.48362°NLon: 120.5615°WElev: 4383.0ft.

light snow,mist

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 4 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:09 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NNE Bieber CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:24am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:24am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 4am.  Low around 20. South southeast wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 28. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 20. South southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 28. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Windy.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Windy.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Windy.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
11 Miles NNE Bieber CA
 41.27°N 121.04°W (Elev. 6135 ft)
9:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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