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

Astoria, Astoria Regional Airport (KAST)

Lat: 46.15694°NLon: 123.8825°WElev: 10.0ft.

Rain

39°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NNW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:45 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNE Necanicum OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:03pm until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:03pm until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers before 4am, then a chance of snow showers.  Snow level 1000 feet. Low around 31. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain showers after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of snow showers after 10pm.  Patchy fog between 10pm and 11pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then rain and snow showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain showers likely after 1pm.  Patchy fog before 7am. Snow level rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 1800 feet. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am.  Snow level 2000 feet rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers between 2pm and 3pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers before 4am, then a chance of snow showers. Snow level 1000 feet. Low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain showers after 1pm. Snow level rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of snow showers after 10pm. Patchy fog between 10pm and 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A chance of snow showers before 10am, then rain and snow showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain showers likely after 1pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Snow level rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 1800 feet. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 2000 feet rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNE Necanicum OR
 46.01°N 123.66°W (Elev. 886 ft)
11:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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