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

CANYON CREEK (CYFW1)

Lat: 45.92944°NLon: 122.20278°WElev: 2592.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Cougar WA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:47am until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:47am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. Light east wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. High near 33. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 7am. Snow level 3000 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 4000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 2800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Cougar WA
 46.11°N 122.38°W (Elev. 2228 ft)
11:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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