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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

The Dalles Municipal Airport (KDLS)

Lat: 45.61901°NLon: 121.16572°WElev: 233.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed WNW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.48 in (998.31 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 12:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE The Dalles OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Light west wind.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 1000 feet lowering to 300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 1200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow before 7am, then a chance of rain and snow between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 300 feet rising to 900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 200 feet rising to 1000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow. Snow level 1100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 600 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Light west wind.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 1000 feet lowering to 300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 1200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow before 7am, then a chance of rain and snow between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 300 feet rising to 900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 200 feet rising to 1000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow. Snow level 1100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 600 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE The Dalles OR
 45.61°N 121.14°W (Elev. 164 ft)
Last Update:
12:46 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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