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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 03:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Grant County Regional Airport (KGCD)

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

Overcast

26°F

-3°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	WSW 8 MPH
Barometer	29.47 in (997.97 mb)
Dewpoint	24°F (-4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	18°F (-8°C)
Last update	18 Feb 02:35 AM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SE Prairie City OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:05am until February 18, 03:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:05am until February 18, 03:00pm
NOW until 3:00pm Wed
Winter Weather Advisory
Overnight
Low: 12 °F
Heavy Snow
Wednesday
High: 19 °F
Heavy Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 10 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
then Mostly
Cloudy
Thursday
High: 23 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 12 °F
Chance Snow
then Slight
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 25 °F
Chance Snow
Friday Night
Low: 14 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 26 °F
Slight Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow showers likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -6. Northwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind around 8 mph.

Thursday

Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -3. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Sunday

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

Sunday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.