Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

FORT ROCK (FKFO3)

Lat: 43.43197°NLon: 120.83842°WElev: 4413.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SSE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 02:45 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNE Christmas Valley OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 03:25pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 03:25pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West southwest wind around 9 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNE Christmas Valley OR
 43.38°N 120.54°W (Elev. 4380 ft)
2:52 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
3pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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