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.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 06:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Bridal Veil OR

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers.  High near 35. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers.  Low around 32. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 8 mph becoming south after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers before 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely.  Snow level 2400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Windy.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Snow level 2400 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Windy.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. High near 35. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 32. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 8 mph becoming south after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 2400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Windy.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 2400 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Windy.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3200 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Rain. Snow level 2800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 2700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 45. 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)
5:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
6am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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