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

Mojave (KMHV)

Lat: 35.06667°NLon: 118.15°WElev: 2785.0ft.

haze

40°F

4°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed WNW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW California City CA

Wind Advisory February 18, 05:42pm until February 19, 04:00am
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory February 18, 05:42pm until February 19, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow likely before 8am, then rain.  High near 48. Wind chill values as low as 24 early. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm.  Snow level 2900 feet lowering to 2400 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Wind chill values as low as 20. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Wind chill values as low as 19 early. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow likely after 4am. Snow level 2500 feet. Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. Wind chill values as low as 23. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain and snow likely before 8am, then rain. High near 48. Wind chill values as low as 24 early. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Snow level 2900 feet lowering to 2400 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Wind chill values as low as 20. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Wind chill values as low as 19 early. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW California City CA
 35.16°N 118.01°W (Elev. 2372 ft)
4:57 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
5pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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