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

EMIGRANT (EMFO3)

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

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 02:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles SSE Hills Creek Res. OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:59am until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:59am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly after 2pm.  High near 36. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 28. East wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers.  High near 37. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 24. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  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 Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly after 2pm. High near 36. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 28. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 37. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 24. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. 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 30. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Snow level rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 3600 feet rising to 4700 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 4400 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 2900 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 2600 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
13 Miles SSE Hills Creek Res. OR
 43.5°N 122.33°W (Elev. 2402 ft)
3:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
3am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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