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

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:40 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Mt. McLoughlin OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:54am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:54am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 19. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 28. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light west southwest  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light west southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Mt. McLoughlin OR
 42.53°N 122.3°W (Elev. 5928 ft)
9:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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