Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

BROOKINGS (BRKO)

Lat: 42.03°NLon: 124.24083°WElev: 80.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed ENE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 05:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ESE Cape Sebastian OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 06:13pm until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 17, 06:13pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 06:13pm until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 06:13pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 34. South wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow before 7pm, then snow showers after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Steady temperature around 33. West southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 36. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 28. North wind 7 to 9 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 36. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 4pm.  Snow level rising to 3700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Windy.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly before 5am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. South wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow before 7pm, then snow showers after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 33. West southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 36. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 28. North wind 7 to 9 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 36. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 3700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Windy.
Saturday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Windy.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Windy.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles ESE Cape Sebastian OR
 42.28°N 124.19°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
3:41 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
6pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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