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

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Cascade Summit OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:10pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:10pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 22. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 29. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 15. West wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 27. West southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 29. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 15. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. 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 35. 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 28.
Sunday
Snow before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Cascade Summit OR
 43.58°N 122.05°W (Elev. 5030 ft)
12:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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