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

KETTLEMAN HILLS (KTLC1)

Lat: 36.03114°NLon: 120.05483°WElev: 810.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles SE Parkfield CA

Wind Advisory February 18, 05:12am until February 18, 04:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory February 18, 05:12am until February 18, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Wind Advisory

  • Today

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 4am.  Low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then rain likely.  High near 46. Wind chill values as low as 31 early. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 2000 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Wind chill values as low as 29 early. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 4am. Low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then rain likely. High near 46. Wind chill values as low as 31 early. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles SE Parkfield CA
 35.71°N 120.17°W (Elev. 1289 ft)
4:57 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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