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

RED BOX (RXFO3)

Lat: 45.0275°NLon: 121.92111°WElev: 3345.0ft.

NA

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 05:07 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles NNE Detroit OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:34am until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:34am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers.  High near 38. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 3am.  Low around 26. Light south southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers.  High near 39. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Patchy fog between 4am and 5am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely before 4pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 2700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light south wind.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 38. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 3am. Low around 26. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Patchy fog between 4am and 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely before 4pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Snow level rising to 2700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 7pm, then rain and snow likely between 7pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Snow before 7am, then rain and snow between 7am and 10am, then rain after 10am. Snow level 2600 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 2900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 2500 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles NNE Detroit OR
 45.01°N 122.05°W (Elev. 1798 ft)
4:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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