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

11°F

-12°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 06:45 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NNW Silver Lake OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:55am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:55am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 36. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West northwest wind around 9 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • 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 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 24 °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 37. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 36. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West northwest wind around 9 mph. 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 16.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NNW Silver Lake OR
 43.34°N 121.13°W (Elev. 4416 ft)
5:02 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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