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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 05:16 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSW Etna CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:50am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:50am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of snow after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as zero. West southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 16. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 22. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. North northwest wind around 8 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as zero. West southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 22. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. North northwest wind around 8 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 33. 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. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSW Etna CA
 41.36°N 122.96°W (Elev. 7201 ft)
5:02 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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