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

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed WNW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 18 Feb 01:17 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE Packwood WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light and variable wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values between 24 and 34. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light northeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Light southwest wind.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light and variable wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values between 24 and 34. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Light southwest wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NE Packwood WA
 46.68°N 121.57°W (Elev. 1637 ft)
1:26 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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