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

I84 WB at Cascade Locks MP44.57 (ODT78)

Lat: 45.66931°NLon: 121.88484°WElev: 194.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SSW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 01:26 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E Skamania WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Snow level 1500 feet. High near 39. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after 11pm.  Snow level 1000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then rain showers likely.  Snow level 700 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 1200 feet lowering to 500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Light south southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers likely.  Snow level 500 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm.  Snow level 1400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am.  Snow level 1200 feet rising to 2100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 1500 feet. High near 39. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 1000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then rain showers likely. Snow level 700 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 1200 feet lowering to 500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers likely. Snow level 500 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 1400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 1200 feet rising to 2100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles E Skamania WA
 45.63°N 121.95°W (Elev. 180 ft)
1:01 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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