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

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 08:45 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Christmas Valley OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:41am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:41am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as zero. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of snow between 1pm and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as zero. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Christmas Valley OR
 43.25°N 120.69°W (Elev. 4380 ft)
5:02 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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