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

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed NNE 0 MPH
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 09:45 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Union OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:12am until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:12am until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Windy.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Windy.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Windy.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3700 feet rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 4200 feet lowering to 3600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Union OR
 45.24°N 117.81°W (Elev. 3642 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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