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

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.66 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 06:36 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Cedarville CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:57am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:57am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 27. South wind around 6 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 8 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. West southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 27. South wind around 6 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 8 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. West southwest wind around 8 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Windy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Windy.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Windy.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Cedarville CA
 41.56°N 120.25°W (Elev. 6352 ft)
5:02 am PST Feb 18, 2026
6am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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