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.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 16 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Elk City OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 3pm, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 1700 feet. High near 44. South southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers, mainly before 5am. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 1200 feet. Low around 32. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °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 900 feet after midnight .  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers likely.  Snow level 800 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.  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 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

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

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 3pm, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1700 feet. High near 44. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers, mainly before 5am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1200 feet. Low around 32. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm 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 900 feet after midnight . Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. 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 800 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. 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 40.
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 38.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Elk City OR
 44.65°N 123.86°W (Elev. 200 ft)
2:42 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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