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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.

snow,freezing fog

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.41 in (995.94 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Last update 17 Feb 04:24 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles ESE Union OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 22. South southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 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 13. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind around 8 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers. High near 18. Wind chill values between -2 and 8. West wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -1 and 4. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 18 °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 less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 22. South southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 4 inches.
Tonight
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 13. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind around 8 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 18. Wind chill values between -2 and 8. West wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -1 and 4. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east southeast 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 18. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Snow. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles ESE Union OR
 45.08°N 117.46°W (Elev. 6598 ft)
Last Update:
1:07 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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