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

The Dalles Municipal Airport (KDLS)

Lat: 45.61901°NLon: 121.16572°WElev: 233.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed NNW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Klickitat WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 6 mph becoming east in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. East wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 1pm and 4pm, then rain likely after 4pm.  Snow level rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
A chance of snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 6 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. East wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind around 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 1pm and 4pm, then rain likely after 4pm. Snow level rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2400 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSE Klickitat WA
 45.74°N 121.12°W (Elev. 2198 ft)
2:56 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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