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

Lake County Airport (KLKV)

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

Overcast

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.58 in (1001.69 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles N Fort Bidwell CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:04am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:04am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 25. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 25. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Windy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Windy.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 25. Windy.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles N Fort Bidwell CA
 42°N 120.13°W (Elev. 6988 ft)
3:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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