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

Baker Municipal Airport (KBKE)

Lat: 44.84302°NLon: 117.80987°WElev: 3360.0ft.

Clear

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed SSW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles W Richland OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 10 percent chance of snow showers after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. East southeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. East southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Thursday
A 10 percent chance of snow showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. East southeast wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. East southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of snow before 10am, then rain and snow. Snow level rising to 4600 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 4800 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles W Richland OR
 44.77°N 117.39°W (Elev. 4199 ft)
1:07 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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