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

Prineville Airport (KS39)

Lat: 44.287°NLon: 120.9038°WElev: 3250.0ft.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.66 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles E Prineville OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind around 9 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light southeast wind.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles E Prineville OR
 44.31°N 120.63°W (Elev. 3802 ft)
3:20 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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