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

Hermiston, Hermiston Municipal Airport (KHRI)

Lat: 45.82583°NLon: 119.26111°WElev: 636.0ft.

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed SSE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSW Wallula WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. North wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow.  Snow level 1000 feet lowering to 300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. East wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow. Snow level 1000 feet lowering to 300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. East wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SSW Wallula WA
 45.98°N 119.01°W (Elev. 338 ft)
3:20 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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