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

ALDER RIDGE (ADFW1)

Lat: 46.26833°NLon: 117.49833°WElev: 4500.0ft.

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NW Troy OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:14am until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:14am until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 7am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Light southwest wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Light southwest wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 4100 feet. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NW Troy OR
 46.02°N 117.53°W (Elev. 3967 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
3am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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