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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SSW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 01:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Eagleville CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:20pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:20pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 11 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as -12. West southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly between 7am and 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 14. Wind chill values as low as -9. South wind 5 to 11 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -8. West northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. West wind around 11 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Breezy.

    High: 19 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Windy.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -12. Breezy, with a west wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 11 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as -12. West southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly between 7am and 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 14. Wind chill values as low as -9. South wind 5 to 11 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -8. West northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. West wind around 11 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Windy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Windy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy.
Monday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 29. Windy.
Monday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Eagleville CA
 41.35°N 120.2°W (Elev. 8478 ft)
12:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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