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.

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles W Hood River OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:01pm until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:01pm until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 10 mph becoming east in the evening.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. East wind 10 to 14 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West northwest wind around 11 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 11 to 14 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Windy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 10 mph becoming east in the evening. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. East wind 10 to 14 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West northwest wind around 11 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 11 to 14 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Windy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain before 7pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles W Hood River OR
 45.73°N 121.67°W (Elev. 2881 ft)
11:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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