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

PARKER MOUNTAIN (ARFO3)

Lat: 42.105°NLon: 122.27897°WElev: 5280.0ft.

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:40 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NW Macdoel CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:03pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:03pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 3am.  Low around 24. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 9am, then a chance of snow after 10am.  High near 37. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 3am. Low around 24. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 9am, then a chance of snow after 10am. High near 37. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 7am, then rain. Snow level 3900 feet rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 5200 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 4900 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 4400 feet lowering to 3900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3500 feet rising to 4200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3900 feet lowering to 3300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles NW Macdoel CA
 41.97°N 122.3°W (Elev. 3100 ft)
2:57 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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