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 >
| NWS Forecast for: 9 Miles ESE Cushman OR Issued by: National Weather Service Portland, OR Last Update: 10:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026 |  |
Today: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1300 feet rising to 1800 feet. High near 39. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible. Tonight: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1300 feet. Low around 32. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible. Thursday: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 1600 feet lowering to 1300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Friday: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain between 10am and 1pm, then rain showers likely after 1pm. Snow level rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Friday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Saturday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 2900 feet rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Saturday Night: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Sunday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Sunday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Monday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Monday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Tuesday: Rain. Snow level 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 50. | |
| 9 Miles ESE Cushman OR 43.92°N 123.89°W (Elev. 1253 ft) | |
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