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

46°F

8°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SSE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:16 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Somes Bar CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:52pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:52pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Somes Bar CA
 41.42°N 123.43°W (Elev. 3875 ft)
12:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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