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

BUCK CREEK (BKRW1)

Lat: 46.05667°NLon: 121.53861°WElev: 2708.0ft.

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 10:25 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Mount St Helens WA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:52am until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:52am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. East southeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. North northwest wind around 7 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °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 22. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. High near 25. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. East southeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. North northwest wind around 7 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 27. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. 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 22. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Windy.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ENE Mount St Helens WA
 46.27°N 121.86°W (Elev. 4833 ft)
10:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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