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

DW9695 Connell (D9695)

Lat: 46.7315°NLon: 118.87767°WElev: 1132.0ft.

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer 29.51 in (999.32 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 04:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SW Washtucna WA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of snow showers before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain after 10pm, mixing with snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 1900 feet rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of snow showers before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm, mixing with snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 1900 feet rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles SW Washtucna WA
 46.69°N 118.41°W (Elev. 1056 ft)
4:21 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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