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

FORT ROCK (FKFO3)

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

NA

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed W 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 04:45 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NW Silver Lake OR

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

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 33. South wind around 7 mph becoming northwest 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.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. 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 19. South wind 13 to 15 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 7 mph becoming northwest 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. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NW Silver Lake OR
 43.24°N 121.23°W (Elev. 5348 ft)
3:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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