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

FIELDS (FEFO3)

Lat: 43.68053°NLon: 122.30203°WElev: 3354.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:17 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Cascade Summit OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:09am until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:09am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 16. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 27. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 13. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 19 °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 27. Breezy.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly before 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 27. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 13. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one 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 27. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles N Cascade Summit OR
 43.67°N 122.02°W (Elev. 5476 ft)
10:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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