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

DW6879 Union (D6879)

Lat: 45.1985°NLon: 117.86483°WElev: 2774.54ft.

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NNW 0 MPH
Barometer 29.69 in (1005.42 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 09:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Union OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:20am until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:20am until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. South wind 7 to 9 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. East wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. South wind 7 to 9 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. East wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ESE Union OR
 45.16°N 117.57°W (Elev. 5364 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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