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

DEE FLAT (DEFO)

Lat: 45.58639°NLon: 121.64056°WElev: 1260.0ft.

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SSW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles E Cascade Locks OR

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after noon.  Snow level 1400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a west wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 1000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33. West northwest wind around 7 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 500 feet rising to 1400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. East wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  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 chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of rain showers between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 10pm.  Snow level 1200 feet lowering to 400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers.  Snow level 300 feet rising to 1400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 1200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 900 feet rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Chance Rain
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 1900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Windy.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Snow level 2000 feet rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after noon. Snow level 1400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a west wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 1000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33. West northwest wind around 7 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 500 feet rising to 1400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. East wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of rain showers between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 10pm. Snow level 1200 feet lowering to 400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 300 feet rising to 1400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 900 feet rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 1900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Windy.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 2000 feet rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles E Cascade Locks OR
 45.71°N 121.7°W (Elev. 200 ft)
11:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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