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

Hermiston, Hermiston Municipal Airport (KHRI)

Lat: 45.82583°NLon: 119.26111°WElev: 636.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed WSW 19 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Hermiston OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. North wind around 6 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow.  Snow level 1000 feet lowering to 500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. North wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow. Snow level 1000 feet lowering to 500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hermiston OR
 45.83°N 119.28°W (Elev. 499 ft)
1:30 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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