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

I84 WB at Cascade Locks MP44.57 (ODT78)

Lat: 45.66931°NLon: 121.88484°WElev: 194.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SSW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 01:26 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Cascade Locks OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers.  High near 37. West southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Light south southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 4pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Snow level rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. High near 37. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 4pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 4000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain. Snow level 3000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 2600 feet rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Cascade Locks OR
 45.63°N 121.93°W (Elev. 2418 ft)
1:01 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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