Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. 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 S 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 01:16 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Etna CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:29am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:29am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly between noon and 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.  New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 19. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. North wind around 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °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. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly between noon and 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. North wind around 7 mph. 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 28.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Windy.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34. 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 30.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles W Etna CA
 41.46°N 123.02°W (Elev. 6112 ft)
2:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
2am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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