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

EMIGRANT (EMFO3)

Lat: 43.48306°NLon: 122.23028°WElev: 3773.0ft.

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 05:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles S Hills Creek Res. OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:01am until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:01am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers.  Low around 26. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers.  High near 33. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.  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: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 10am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely.  Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. High near 32. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 26. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 33. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 10am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Snow level rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 3600 feet rising to 4600 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 2600 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles S Hills Creek Res. OR
 43.5°N 122.45°W (Elev. 2280 ft)
5:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
6am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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