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

Lake County Airport (KLKV)

Lat: 42.15664°NLon: 120.39721°WElev: 4721.0ft.

light snow

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SSW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SSW Paisley OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:18pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:18pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind 9 to 11 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 30. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light west southwest  in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind 9 to 11 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 30. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely before 7pm, then snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Windy.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SSW Paisley OR
 42.53°N 120.62°W (Elev. 5262 ft)
9:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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