Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grant County Regional Airport (KGCD)

Lat: 44.40287°NLon: 118.96715°WElev: 3675.0ft.

Mist

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed SE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.39 in (995.26 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 17 Feb 06:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Granite OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 07:26pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 07:26pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 26. South wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 26. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Granite OR
 44.84°N 118.57°W (Elev. 6004 ft)
3:21 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
7pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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