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

The Dalles Municipal Airport (KDLS)

Lat: 45.61901°NLon: 121.16572°WElev: 233.0ft.

Clear

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 07:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Chenoweth OR

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain showers.  Snow level 600 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 1000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain showers.  Snow level 600 feet rising to 1200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Snow level 600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light west wind.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Snow level rising to 1100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Snow level 1100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 600 feet rising to 1400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 600 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 1000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 600 feet rising to 1200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light west wind.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 1100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 1100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 600 feet rising to 1400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Chenoweth OR
 45.68°N 121.26°W (Elev. 200 ft)
4:21 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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