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

Portland, Portland-Troutdale Airport (KTTD)

Lat: 45.55111°NLon: 122.40889°WElev: 36.0ft.

light rain,mist

39°F

4°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SSW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Bridal Veil OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers.  High near 36. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 2400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely.  Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Very windy.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Windy.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. High near 36. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Snow level rising to 2400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Very windy.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Windy.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy.
Monday Night
Rain. Snow level 3100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 2700 feet rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Bridal Veil OR
 45.56°N 122.15°W (Elev. 1752 ft)
11:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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