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: 5 Miles S Crawfordsville OR Issued by: National Weather Service Portland, OR Last Update: 11:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026 |  |
Today: Snow showers likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Tonight: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 32. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible. Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Friday: A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Friday Night: A chance of rain before 7pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 2000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Saturday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 2500 feet rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Sunday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Sunday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Monday: Rain. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Monday Night: Rain. Snow level 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Tuesday: Rain. Snow level 3200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. | |
| 5 Miles S Crawfordsville OR 44.28°N 122.86°W (Elev. 1762 ft) | |
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