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

Ken Jernstedt Airfield (K4S2)

Lat: 45.67457°NLon: 121.53493°WElev: 600.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 29.66 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 06:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Hood River OR

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers between 10am and 5pm.  Snow level 500 feet rising to 1300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly before 3am.  Patchy fog before 1am, then patchy fog after 2am. Snow level 600 feet.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 31. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain showers.  Snow level 600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 4am.  Snow level 500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain showers.  Snow level 200 feet rising to 1100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 1100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    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 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain.  Snow level 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely.  Snow level 1600 feet rising to 2700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers between 10am and 5pm. Snow level 500 feet rising to 1300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly before 3am. Patchy fog before 1am, then patchy fog after 2am. Snow level 600 feet. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 31. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 4am. Snow level 500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 200 feet rising to 1100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 1100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
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 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Rain likely. Snow level 1600 feet rising to 2700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Snow level 2200 feet rising to 2800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hood River OR
 45.71°N 121.51°W (Elev. 200 ft)
6:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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