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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.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed E 13 MPH
Barometer 29.49 in (998.65 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 17 Feb 11:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WNW Halfway OR

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Light and variable wind. 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 32. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 32 °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 31. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Light and variable wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. 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 31. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles WNW Halfway OR
 44.98°N 117.38°W (Elev. 4012 ft)
Last Update:
1:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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