Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

DRY CRK (DCCW1)

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

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 09:25 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNW Cascade Locks OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:59pm until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:59pm until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers.  High near 36. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 28. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers.  High near 38. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely before 4am, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 36. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 28. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 38. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely before 4am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 2100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 2000 feet rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3200 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 2800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 2200 feet rising to 2800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNW Cascade Locks OR
 45.82°N 121.98°W (Elev. 1729 ft)
9:42 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
9pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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