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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Baker Municipal Airport (KBKE)

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

Clear

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed ESE 10 MPH
Barometer 29.47 in (997.97 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 17 Feb 09:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles WNW Halfway OR

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Snow. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles WNW Halfway OR
 44.96°N 117.43°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
Last Update:
1:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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