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

Grant County Regional Airport (KGCD)

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

Partly Cloudy

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed W 5 MPH
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles SW Unity OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:14pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:14pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Light southwest wind.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly sunny, 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)
1:30 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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