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

Grant County Regional Airport (KGCD)

Lat: 44.40287°NLon: 118.96715°WElev: 3675.0ft.

Overcast

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.39 in (995.26 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 17 Feb 05:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNE Mount Vernon OR

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west 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 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Light southeast wind.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 4000 feet rising to 4600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNE Mount Vernon OR
 44.54°N 119.04°W (Elev. 3799 ft)
5:57 am PST Feb 17, 2026
6am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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