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.

Partly Cloudy

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed WSW 14 MPH
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.11 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Cedarville CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:52pm until February 19, 07:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:52pm until February 19, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 25. East wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West southwest wind around 8 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Windy.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Windy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Windy.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Cedarville CA
 41.56°N 120.25°W (Elev. 6352 ft)
2:37 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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