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

Ken Jernstedt Airfield (K4S2)

Lat: 45.67457°NLon: 121.53493°WElev: 600.0ft.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WSW BZ Corner WA

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: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. East northeast wind around 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind around 6 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.

    Low: 33 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. East northeast wind around 7 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind around 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow likely before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3600 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2500 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles WSW BZ Corner WA
 45.8°N 121.63°W (Elev. 2064 ft)
10:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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