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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.

Clear

41°F

5°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 29.42 in (996.28 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 02:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Metolius OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 36. West wind around 8 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 36. West wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 4000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4400 feet lowering to 3700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Metolius OR
 44.62°N 121.24°W (Elev. 2753 ft)
Last Update:
2:37 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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