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

Newport, Newport Municipal Airport (KONP)

Lat: 44.58028°NLon: 124.05806°WElev: 161.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Elk City OR

  • Today

    Today: Rain showers before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 44. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers, mainly before 5am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 33. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain showers likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely before 10pm, then rain after 10pm.  Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain showers before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 44. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers, mainly before 5am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 33. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Rain showers likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Showers likely before 10pm, then rain after 10pm. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Elk City OR
 44.55°N 123.95°W (Elev. 400 ft)
10:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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