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

BROOKINGS (BRKO)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 10:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ESE Cape Sebastian OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:28am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 11:28am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:28am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 11:28am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 1am, then snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 29. South southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 36. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 28. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 38. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 37. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °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. High near 43. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers before 1am, then snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. South southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 36. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 28. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 38. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 37. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 3700 feet in the afternoon. High near 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Windy.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3200 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles ESE Cape Sebastian OR
 42.28°N 124.19°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
9:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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