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

Half Moon Bay Airport (KHAF)

Lat: 37.5136°NLon: 122.4996°WElev: 65.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

50°F

10°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed WSW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Montara CA

High Surf Advisory February 18, 05:20pm until February 20, 09:00am
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High Surf Advisory
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    High Surf Advisory February 18, 05:20pm until February 20, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Fri

    High Surf Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 9pm.  Low around 43. South southwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm.  High near 54. Windy, with a west northwest wind 26 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy then
    Chance Rain
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 55. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 50. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 9pm. Low around 43. South southwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. High near 54. Windy, with a west northwest wind 26 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Montara CA
 37.53°N 122.49°W (Elev. 397 ft)
5:13 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
5pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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