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

Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW)

Lat: 46.09462°NLon: 118.2858°WElev: 1168.0ft.

light snow

36°F

2°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W College Place WA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm.  Snow level 1300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow showers, mixing with rain after 1pm, then gradually ending.  Snow level rising to 1200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of snow after 1am.  Snow level 1200 feet lowering to 600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm. Snow level 1300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers, mixing with rain after 1pm, then gradually ending. Snow level rising to 1200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of snow after 1am. Snow level 1200 feet lowering to 600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W College Place WA
 46.04°N 118.47°W (Elev. 600 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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