Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alturas (KAAT)

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

Overcast

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 29.52 in (999.66 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 10:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Cedarville CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 10:17pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 10:17pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 16. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 24. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °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.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind around 7 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. 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 12. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Cedarville CA
 41.56°N 120.25°W (Elev. 6352 ft)
9:41 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
10pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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