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

Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field (KYKM)

Lat: 46.56402°NLon: 120.53484°WElev: 1043.0ft.

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SSE 8 MPH
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NW White Swan WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind around 7 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 1pm and 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 32. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A chance of snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NW White Swan WA
 46.53°N 120.87°W (Elev. 2172 ft)
2:30 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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