Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

SUGARLOAF (SGFO3)

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

NA

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 03:06 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SSW Hills Creek Res. OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:58am until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:58am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly after 1pm.  High near 29. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 25. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers.  High near 30. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly after 1pm. High near 29. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 30. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Windy.
Sunday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SSW Hills Creek Res. OR
 43.47°N 122.51°W (Elev. 4203 ft)
3:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
3am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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