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

11 Miles WSW Willamette Pass OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:54am until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:54am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers.  Low around 27. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers.  High near 35. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 35 °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.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °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 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 1pm and 4pm, then rain likely after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely before 7pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly after 2pm. High near 34. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 27. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 35. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches 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. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Light southwest wind. 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 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 1pm and 4pm, then rain likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 7pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
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 48.
Sunday Night
Rain before 4am, then rain and snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 2900 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles WSW Willamette Pass OR
 43.5°N 122.27°W (Elev. 2812 ft)
6:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
6am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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