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

BLACK ROCK (OKFO3)

Lat: 43.52831°NLon: 121.81601°WElev: 4891.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Cascade Summit OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:12pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:12pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 11pm.  Low around 21. South wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 31. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 14. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow, mainly before 5pm. High near 29. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around 21. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 31. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 14. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Cascade Summit OR
 43.55°N 121.95°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
9:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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