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

Montague Siskiyou County Airport (KSIY)

Lat: 41.77375°NLon: 122.46817°WElev: 2644.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

32°F

0°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 10:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles W Macdoel CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 10:51am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 10:51am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 16. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 23. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. South wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. South wind 8 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Windy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Windy.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles W Macdoel CA
 41.82°N 122.26°W (Elev. 6772 ft)
9:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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