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

ILLINOIS VALLEY AIRPORT (SBFO3)

Lat: 42.10386°NLon: 123.68519°WElev: 1389.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles ESE Gasquet CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:07pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:07pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 23. South wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North wind 6 to 8 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. East southeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Windy.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. South wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North wind 6 to 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. East southeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy. 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 31. Windy.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow before 10pm, then rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles ESE Gasquet CA
 41.74°N 123.67°W (Elev. 4974 ft)
3:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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