Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

The Dalles Municipal Airport (KDLS)

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

Overcast

33°F

1°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 01:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Chenoweth OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers between 7am and 10am, 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 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of rain showers after 4am.  Snow level 1000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain showers before 7am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of rain showers after 1pm.  Snow level 600 feet rising to 1200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 42 °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 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 1100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 1100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 600 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers between 7am and 10am, 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 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of rain showers after 4am. Snow level 1000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of rain showers before 7am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of rain showers after 1pm. Snow level 600 feet rising to 1200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. 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 28. Calm wind.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 1100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 600 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Chenoweth OR
 45.7°N 121.29°W (Elev. 200 ft)
2:01 am PST Feb 18, 2026
2am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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