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

Aurora State Airport (KUAO)

Lat: 45.24658°NLon: 122.77095°WElev: 194.0ft.

Rain

37°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 18 MPH
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Molalla OR

  • Today

    Today: Showers, mainly before noon.  Snow level 900 feet rising to 1600 feet. High near 42. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers before 5am, then a slight chance of rain showers.  Snow level 1100 feet. Low around 31. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers.  Patchy fog before 9am. Snow level 800 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 1400 feet lowering to 700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers.  Snow level 300 feet rising to 1600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers before 10pm, then rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 1900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers, mainly before noon. Snow level 900 feet rising to 1600 feet. High near 42. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers before 5am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Snow level 1100 feet. Low around 31. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers. Patchy fog before 9am. Snow level 800 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 1400 feet lowering to 700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 300 feet rising to 1600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers before 10pm, then rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 1900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Molalla OR
 45.14°N 122.62°W (Elev. 308 ft)
10:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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