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

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

Lat: 44.6653°NLon: 121.1564°WElev: 2427.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

39°F

4°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 29.42 in (996.28 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 17 Feb 01:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SSW Ashwood OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow between 7pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind 10 to 13 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Southeast wind around 9 mph becoming northwest in the morning.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
A chance of snow between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind 10 to 13 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Southeast wind around 9 mph becoming northwest in the morning. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles SSW Ashwood OR
 44.57°N 120.8°W (Elev. 4823 ft)
1:30 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
1pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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