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

Ken Jernstedt Airfield (K4S2)

Lat: 45.67457°NLon: 121.53493°WElev: 600.0ft.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed WNW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.11 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WNW Hood River OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:45pm until February 19, 07:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:45pm until February 19, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 7pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. East northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind around 6 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.

    Low: 32 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. East northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind around 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 2500 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 2800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WNW Hood River OR
 45.77°N 121.69°W (Elev. 2080 ft)
5:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
5pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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