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

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed NNW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 08:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles WSW Willamette Pass OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:26pm until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:26pm until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers.  High near 34. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 27. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers.  High near 35. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 22. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, 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

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 34. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 27. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 35. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 22. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 7pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 3500 feet rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 4400 feet lowering to 3700 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles WSW Willamette Pass OR
 43.5°N 122.27°W (Elev. 2812 ft)
8:41 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
9pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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