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

FORT ROCK (FKFO3)

Lat: 43.43197°NLon: 120.83842°WElev: 4413.0ft.

NA

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 11:45 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NW Paisley OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:52am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:52am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 11am and 4pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -2. West southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow before 7pm, then snow after 2am.  Low around 19. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 24. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind around 11 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 11am and 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -2. West southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow before 7pm, then snow after 2am. Low around 19. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 24. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy.
Sunday
Snow likely before 4pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Windy.
Sunday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Windy.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles NW Paisley OR
 42.88°N 120.83°W (Elev. 5180 ft)
12:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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