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 99%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:40 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SSE Mt. McLoughlin OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:16pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:16pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 22. South wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 22. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SSE Mt. McLoughlin OR
 42.25°N 122.23°W (Elev. 5390 ft)
12:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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