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

I84 WB at Cascade Locks MP44.57 (ODT78)

Lat: 45.66931°NLon: 121.88484°WElev: 194.0ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed N 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 03:06 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Cascade Locks OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers.  Snow level 1400 feet. High near 41. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 41 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after 1am.  Snow level 1000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North northeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain showers likely.  Snow level 500 feet rising to 1400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. East northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 1200 feet lowering to 400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers likely.  Snow level 300 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow between 1am and 4am, then a chance of rain after 4am.  Snow level 1300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 7am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 7am and 10am, then rain likely after 10am.  Snow level 900 feet rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Rain Likely
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 2100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Windy.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Snow level 2100 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers. Snow level 1400 feet. High near 41. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after 1am. Snow level 1000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain showers likely. Snow level 500 feet rising to 1400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. East northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 1200 feet lowering to 400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers likely. Snow level 300 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow between 1am and 4am, then a chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 1300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain likely before 7am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 7am and 10am, then rain likely after 10am. Snow level 900 feet rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 2100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Windy.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 2100 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Cascade Locks OR
 45.71°N 121.82°W (Elev. 194 ft)
2:42 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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