Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

ILLINOIS VALLEY AIRPORT (SBFO3)

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

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 12:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NE Happy Camp CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:09am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:09am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 34. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then rain and snow likely.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy.

    High: 41 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 34. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain and snow after 1am. Snow level 3100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 3000 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NE Happy Camp CA
 41.97°N 123.17°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
12:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
1am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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