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

33°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 08:16 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ENE Somes Bar CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 08:50am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 08:50am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 23. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 31. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly between noon and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Light southwest wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 31. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
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 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ENE Somes Bar CA
 41.58°N 123.26°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
5:02 am PST Feb 18, 2026
8am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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