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

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 05:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Happy Camp CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:59am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:59am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 22. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 32. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Windy.

    Low: 36 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. South southwest wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 32. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Windy.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Happy Camp CA
 41.98°N 123.14°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
5:02 am PST Feb 18, 2026
6am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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