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

PEBBLE (PEFO3)

Lat: 44.23667°NLon: 121.995°WElev: 3457.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Cougar Res. OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:25pm until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:25pm until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers.  Low around 23. South southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 30. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 23. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Windy.

    Low: 37 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. High near 28. West southwest wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 23. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 30. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 23. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy. 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 40. Breezy. 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 37. Windy.
Sunday
Snow before 1pm, then rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Windy.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 4800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Cougar Res. OR
 44.07°N 122.19°W (Elev. 4741 ft)
1:01 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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