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

US97 NB at Mt Identifier MP61.6 (ODT43)

Lat: 44.99043°NLon: 120.84933°WElev: 3445.0ft.

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:34 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SE Wapinitia OR

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly between 1pm and 4pm.  Snow level rising to 1500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow between 7pm and 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Snow level 1300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level rising to 2200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 2200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 2100 feet rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Snow level rising to 1500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow between 7pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 1300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level rising to 2200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 2100 feet rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SE Wapinitia OR
 44.95°N 121.08°W (Elev. 1201 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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