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

Prineville Airport (KS39)

Lat: 44.287°NLon: 120.9038°WElev: 3250.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed W 9 MPH
Barometer 29.67 in (1004.74 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SE Ashwood OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:47am until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:47am until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South wind around 7 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. North wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South wind around 7 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. North wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles SE Ashwood OR
 44.52°N 120.54°W (Elev. 5748 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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