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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed E 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 10:25 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NNW Cascade Locks OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:53am until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:53am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 4am.  Low around 28. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely 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. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    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.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 10am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 2200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 4am.  Snow level 2300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. High near 38. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 4am. Low around 28. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 10am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Snow level rising to 2200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 4am. Snow level 2300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain likely before 7am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 7am and 10am, then rain after 10am. Snow level 2400 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain. Snow level 3000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2500 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NNW Cascade Locks OR
 45.88°N 122°W (Elev. 1473 ft)
10:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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