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

SUGARLOAF (SGFO3)

Lat: 43.66361°NLon: 122.62917°WElev: 4328.0ft.

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:06 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SSW Hills Creek Res. OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:01pm until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:01pm until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 20. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 3700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers, mainly before 5pm. High near 28. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 3700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 4000 feet rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 4800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 4200 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles SSW Hills Creek Res. OR
 43.46°N 122.56°W (Elev. 3186 ft)
11:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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