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.

Partly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SSE 10 MPH
Barometer 29.49 in (998.65 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 10:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NW Halfway OR

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 22. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 4 inches.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 14. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 4 inches.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers.  High near 20. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 22. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 4 inches.
Tonight
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 14. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 4 inches.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 20. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NW Halfway OR
 45.06°N 117.3°W (Elev. 7487 ft)
1:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
10am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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