Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains; Heavy Snow and Possible Blizzard Conditions in the Central Rockies and Upper Midwest

Strong winds and dry conditions will bring extremely critical fire weather (Level 3 of 3) today and a possible wildfire outbreak across portions of southeastern New Mexico into northwest Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and western Oklahoma. Widespread heavy snow with possible blizzard conditions is forecast tonight through Wednesday from the central Rockies and Plains into the Upper Midwest states. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from March 19, 03:00 PM PDT until March 20, 11:00 AM PDT

Current conditions at

SOMES BAR (SMBC1)

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

59°F

15°C

Humidity	47%
Wind Speed	SSW 2 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	39°F (4°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	18 Mar 05:16 PM PDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SW Etna CA

Winter Weather Advisory March 19, 03:00pm until March 20, 11:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Tonight
Low: 24 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 36 °F
Snow Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 24 °F
Heavy Snow
then Chance
Snow
Thursday
High: 32 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 29 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 34 °F
Snow Likely
Friday Night
Low: 32 °F
Snow Likely
Saturday
High: 39 °F
Chance Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 32 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Mostly
Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Wednesday

Snow likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain between 8pm and 11pm. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 57.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.