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.

Mostly Cloudy

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed N 9 MPH
Barometer 29.63 in (1003.39 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Baker City OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. North northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Light south wind.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. North northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Light south wind.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 4200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4300 feet lowering to 3600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Baker City OR
 44.78°N 117.85°W (Elev. 3484 ft)
1:05 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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