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

Alturas (KAAT)

Lat: 41.48362°NLon: 120.5615°WElev: 4383.0ft.

Overcast

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.67 in (1004.74 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 07:04 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ENE Bieber CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:26am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:26am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 35. East wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Light southwest wind becoming west southwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 35. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Snow likely before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5200 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5000 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 4600 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
11 Miles ENE Bieber CA
 41.19°N 120.96°W (Elev. 4199 ft)
5:02 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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