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

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

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

Mostly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed SSW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Madras OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 26. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 39 °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 rain and snow after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3600 feet lowering to 2900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Madras OR
 44.64°N 121.09°W (Elev. 2598 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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