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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until February 19, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

ILLINOIS VALLEY AIRPORT (SBFO3)

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

41°F

5°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	SW 5 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	33°F (1°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	38°F (3°C)
Last update	18 Feb 02:52 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NE Happy Camp CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:15pm until February 19, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:15pm until February 19, 10:00am
NOW until 10:00am Thu
Winter Storm Warning
This Afternoon
High: 33 °F
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: 26 °F
Chance Snow
then Heavy
Snow
Thursday
High: 35 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 22 °F
Chance Snow
then Slight
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 37 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 29 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 41 °F
Breezy.
Chance Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 37 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of snow before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. South wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

Friday Night

A 50 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 a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.

Sunday

Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 4000 feet rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Breezy.

Sunday Night

Rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 40.

Monday

Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42.

Monday Night

Rain and snow. Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35.

Tuesday

Rain and snow. Snow level 3300 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

Tuesday Night

Rain and snow. Snow level 3700 feet lowering to 3200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Wednesday

Rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.