Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW)

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

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.55 in (1000.68 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Bluewood Ski WA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:16am until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:16am until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 22. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind around 8 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Bluewood Ski WA
 46.1°N 117.8°W (Elev. 5161 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
3am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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