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

33°F

1°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 02:07 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SW Government Camp OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:56pm until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:56pm until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light south southeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Snow before 10am, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SW Government Camp OR
 45.17°N 121.95°W (Elev. 3573 ft)
2:42 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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