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 NW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 09:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles WSW Willamette Pass OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 10:44pm until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 10:44pm until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly after 2pm.  High near 34. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 27. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    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. 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.

    High: 45 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly after 2pm. High near 34. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 27. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. 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. 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.
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 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)
10:28 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
10pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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