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.

Partly Cloudy

41°F

5°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SSW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.66 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW West Valley WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light north wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm.  Snow level rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
A chance of snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Light northwest wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 7pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3100 feet lowering to 2400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2000 feet rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2900 feet lowering to 2200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Snow level 1900 feet rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW West Valley WA
 46.63°N 120.65°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
3:20 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database