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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

US26 EB at Brightwood Scales MP36.51 (ODT15)

Lat: 45.37633°NLon: 122.0348°WElev: 1083.0ft.

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed WNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 07:06 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Brightwood OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:26am until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:26am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers. Low around 28. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers before 4pm, then rain and snow showers likely. High near 40. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely before 1pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 1pm and 4pm, then rain showers likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers before 7pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 1400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 2200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 2300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow showers, mainly before 5pm. High near 39. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 28. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers before 4pm, then rain and snow showers likely. High near 40. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely before 1pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 1pm and 4pm, then rain showers likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before 7pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 1400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 2200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 2300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 2800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 2400 feet rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Brightwood OR
 45.38°N 122.04°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
Last Update:
6:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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