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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

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

Clear

32°F

0°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.33 in (993.23 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 16 Feb 11:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 16, 11:36pm until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 16, 11:36pm until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. High near 23. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. Low around 16. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. High near 24. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around 20. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 23. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 16. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 24. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 20. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR
 44.78°N 121.78°W (Elev. 5518 ft)
Last Update:
10:56 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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