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.

Partly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed SW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.69 in (1005.42 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Madras OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Cloudy then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 7am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain.  Snow level 2800 feet rising to 4700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 4700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3800 feet lowering to 3100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2700 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 3000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2600 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Madras OR
 44.66°N 121.13°W (Elev. 2398 ft)
2:56 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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