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

BLACK ROCK (OKFO3)

Lat: 43.52831°NLon: 121.81601°WElev: 4891.0ft.

NA

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed NW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 05:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles WSW Silver Lake OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:49am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:49am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 33. South wind around 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 33. South wind around 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles WSW Silver Lake OR
 43.03°N 121.42°W (Elev. 5341 ft)
5:02 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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