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

Aurora State Airport (KUAO)

Lat: 45.24658°NLon: 122.77095°WElev: 194.0ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 17 MPH
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:30 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Aurora OR

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely.  Snow level 900 feet rising to 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 1am.  Snow level 1000 feet. Low around 34. South wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers after 4pm.  Snow level 800 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 1600 feet lowering to 400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 7am, then a chance of snow showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of rain showers after 10am.  Snow level rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 2000 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely. Snow level 900 feet rising to 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 1am. Snow level 1000 feet. Low around 34. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers after 4pm. Snow level 800 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 1600 feet lowering to 400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 7am, then a chance of snow showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of rain showers after 10am. Snow level rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 2000 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Aurora OR
 45.28°N 122.85°W (Elev. 243 ft)
11:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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