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

43°F

6°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles W Happy Camp CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:17pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:17pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 23. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 29. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 34. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.

    Low: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely before 4pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 29. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 34. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles W Happy Camp CA
 41.79°N 123.59°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
9:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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