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

Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (KPDT)

Lat: 45.69757°NLon: 118.83444°WElev: 1483.0ft.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 4 MPH
Barometer 29.44 in (996.95 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 17 Feb 07:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Pendleton OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:46am until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:46am until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow showers after 10am, mixing with rain after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers after 10am, mixing with rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Pendleton OR
 45.66°N 118.8°W (Elev. 1299 ft)
4:21 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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