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

Rome State Airport (KREO)

Lat: 42.57766°NLon: 117.88543°WElev: 4053.0ft.

NA

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.55 in (1000.68 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 07:52 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles NNW McDermitt OR

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 11 to 18 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. East northeast wind around 7 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 11 to 18 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. East northeast wind around 7 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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Point Forecast:
20 Miles NNW McDermitt OR
 42.25°N 117.92°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
2:05 am MST Feb 18, 2026
8am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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