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

CW9803 Elgin (C9803)

Lat: 45.56467°NLon: 117.92617°WElev: 2765.35ft.

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 05:07 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Imbler OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind around 9 mph.
Thursday
A chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 6 to 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Imbler OR
 45.44°N 117.89°W (Elev. 5010 ft)
4:57 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
5pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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