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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Chemult OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:58am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:58am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after midnight.  Low around 19. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 34. South wind around 7 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly between noon and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after midnight. Low around 19. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 34. South wind around 7 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Chemult OR
 43.31°N 121.76°W (Elev. 4728 ft)
9:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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