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

17 Miles SSE Happy Camp CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:16pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:16pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature rising to around 21 by 2am. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. North wind 7 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 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: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Windy.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around 21 by 2am. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 12. North wind 7 to 10 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 26. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 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
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. 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 33. Windy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Windy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles SSE Happy Camp CA
 41.59°N 123.21°W (Elev. 6801 ft)
12:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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