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

34°F

1°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 02:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Union OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:34pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:34pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  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

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. East wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the morning.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Windy.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. 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, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. East wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the morning. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Windy.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Windy.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then rain likely. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 4500 feet lowering to 3700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. 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)
1:30 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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