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

44°F

7°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Cape Sebastian OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 1900 feet. High near 39. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 32. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow.  High near 40. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm.  Low around 31. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 42. South wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 2500 feet. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am.  Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Snow level 4000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 1900 feet. High near 39. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 32. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. High near 40. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 31. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 42. South wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2500 feet. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 4000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy.
Monday Night
Rain. Snow level 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 3200 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ENE Cape Sebastian OR
 42.37°N 124.3°W (Elev. 1775 ft)
9:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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