Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grant County Regional Airport (KGCD)

Lat: 44.40287°NLon: 118.96715°WElev: 3675.0ft.

Overcast

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.46 in (997.63 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 12:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles SW Unity OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 29. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 29. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles SW Unity OR
 44.16°N 118.46°W (Elev. 5276 ft)
12:46 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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