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

FORT ROCK (FKFO3)

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

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:45 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNE Christmas Valley OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:55pm until February 19, 07:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:55pm until February 19, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow between 3am and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 7am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south southwest  in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West northwest wind around 8 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow between 3am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south southwest in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West northwest wind around 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, 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)
3:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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