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

La Grande/Union County Airport (KLGD)

Lat: 45.29066°NLon: 118.00884°WElev: 2707.0ft.

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed WNW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW La Grande OR

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 10:54am until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 10:54am until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Light east wind.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Light east wind.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW La Grande OR
 45.37°N 118.18°W (Elev. 4065 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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