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.

Mostly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SSE 8 MPH
Barometer 29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Elk City OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Snow level 1700 feet. High near 44. South southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers, mainly before 5am. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 1300 feet. Low around 33. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  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.  Snow level 900 feet rising to 1700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain showers likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Patchy fog after 10pm. Snow level 1500 feet lowering to 1000 feet after midnight .  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers likely.  Snow level 900 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely before 10pm, then rain after 10pm.  Snow level 2300 feet. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 1700 feet. High near 44. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers, mainly before 5am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1300 feet. Low around 33. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. 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. Snow level 900 feet rising to 1700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Rain showers likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Patchy fog after 10pm. Snow level 1500 feet lowering to 1000 feet after midnight . Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. 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. Snow level 900 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Showers likely before 10pm, then rain after 10pm. Snow level 2300 feet. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elk City OR
 44.62°N 123.88°W (Elev. 400 ft)
11:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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