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

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SSE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.11 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSW Cedarville CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:46am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:46am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 4am.  Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -6. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 18. Wind chill values as low as -3. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Windy.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly between 11am and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a west wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -6. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 18. Wind chill values as low as -3. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Windy.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Windy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Windy.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSW Cedarville CA
 41.41°N 120.21°W (Elev. 7674 ft)
9:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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