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

EW2137 Wasco (E2137)

Lat: 45.62733°NLon: 120.60017°WElev: 1426.41ft.

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SSW 7 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Wasco OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 7 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 7am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 25. North wind around 7 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 25 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 9 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 1600 feet rising to 2800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 7 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 25. North wind around 7 mph becoming west in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 9 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 1600 feet rising to 2800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
Wasco OR
 45.59°N 120.67°W (Elev. 1499 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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