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

White Pass (TWHIT)

Lat: 46.638°NLon: 121.39°WElev: 4498.0ft.

light snow

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed W 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 18 Feb 09:17 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Packwood WA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain.  High near 38. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely before 1pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Light west southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely between 1pm and 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. High near 38. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely before 1pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely between 1pm and 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Packwood WA
 46.6°N 121.67°W (Elev. 1047 ft)
7:01 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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