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

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 18 Feb 06:34 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Shaniko OR

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. North wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. North wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Shaniko OR
 45°N 120.85°W (Elev. 3314 ft)
4:21 am PST Feb 18, 2026
6am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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