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

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 11:25 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NNW Cascade Locks OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:18am until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:18am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers before 4pm, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain.  High near 40. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • 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 24. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  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 7pm, 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 likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers before 4pm, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. High near 40. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. 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 snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. 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 7pm, 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 likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 2100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 2100 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Rain. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 2600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NNW Cascade Locks OR
 45.89°N 121.97°W (Elev. 1312 ft)
11:41 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
12am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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