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

DRY CRK (DCCW1)

Lat: 45.94361°NLon: 121.9875°WElev: 2697.0ft.

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 04:25 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNW Cascade Locks OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:13am until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:13am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely before 2pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 3am.  Low around 29. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely before 4pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers.  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/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely before 4pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely before 2pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 3am. Low around 29. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely before 4pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely before 4pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Snow level rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 2000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 2100 feet rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNW Cascade Locks OR
 45.8°N 121.94°W (Elev. 1266 ft)
4:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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