Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

SAWMILL FLATS (MEFW1)

Lat: 46.9675°NLon: 121.08444°WElev: 3000.0ft.

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 12:25 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ENE White Pass WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 9 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. East wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 9 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ENE White Pass WA
 46.7°N 121.23°W (Elev. 6427 ft)
1:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
1am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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