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

12 Miles N 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: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 31. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Light west northwest wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely.  Snow level rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am.  Snow level 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 31. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Light west northwest wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Snow level rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Snow level 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 4200 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3400 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles N Somes Bar CA
 41.63°N 123.49°W (Elev. 2283 ft)
12:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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