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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

DW5434 Heppner (D5434)

Lat: 45.24967°NLon: 119.73117°WElev: 2600.0ft.

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.52 in (999.66 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 05:31 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Lexington OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2000 feet. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 38. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2000 feet. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 38. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm, mixing with snow after 1am. Snow level 2300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2200 feet rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lexington OR
 45.46°N 119.68°W (Elev. 1640 ft)
Last Update:
3:21 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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