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

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 05:45 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles SSE Newberry Crater OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:13am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:13am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 30. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Partly 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

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 30. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly 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 34. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles SSE Newberry Crater OR
 43.54°N 121.13°W (Elev. 5236 ft)
5:02 am PST Feb 18, 2026
6am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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