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.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles E Bluewood Ski WA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 09:22am until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 09:22am until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Freezing Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 10am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 25. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Patchy freezing fog before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind around 8 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 10am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 25. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles E Bluewood Ski WA
 46.11°N 117.71°W (Elev. 4826 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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