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

SUGARLOAF (SGFO3)

Lat: 43.66361°NLon: 122.62917°WElev: 4328.0ft.

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:06 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SSE Disston OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:03pm until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:03pm until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 24. South wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light and variable 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: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 7pm, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers, mainly before 5pm. High near 28. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind around 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain. Snow level 4000 feet rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 4800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 4100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SSE Disston OR
 43.54°N 122.65°W (Elev. 4003 ft)
11:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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