Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grant County Regional Airport (KGCD)

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

Mostly Cloudy

33°F

1°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed E 6 MPH
Barometer 29.39 in (995.26 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 02:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles SW Unity OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely

  • 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. 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

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
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. 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 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.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles SW Unity OR
 44.16°N 118.46°W (Elev. 5276 ft)
2:31 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
2pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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