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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lake County Airport (KLKV)

Lat: 42.15664°NLon: 120.39721°WElev: 4721.0ft.

Rain

35°F

2°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SSE 16 MPH
Barometer 29.44 in (996.95 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 16 Feb 01:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles N Fort Bidwell CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow after midnight. Low around 17. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Windy, with a south wind 22 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -2. West southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 23. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow after midnight. Low around 17. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Windy, with a south wind 22 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -2. West southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 23. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles N Fort Bidwell CA
 42°N 120.13°W (Elev. 6988 ft)
Last Update:
1:32 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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