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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 16 MPH
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Gladstone OR

  • Today

    Today: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 5pm.  Snow level 800 feet rising to 1700 feet. High near 42. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 9pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Snow level 1000 feet. Low around 33. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers.  Snow level 700 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming north northwest 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 1300 feet lowering to 400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. 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 10am, then a chance of rain showers.  Snow level 300 feet rising to 1600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the morning.  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 a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 2100 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 5pm. Snow level 800 feet rising to 1700 feet. High near 42. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain showers before 9pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 1000 feet. Low around 33. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 700 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming north northwest 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 1300 feet lowering to 400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 300 feet rising to 1600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 2100 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
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:
3 Miles S Gladstone OR
 45.34°N 122.58°W (Elev. 299 ft)
10:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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