Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

POTLATCH (POTI1)

Lat: 46.92986°NLon: 116.90881°WElev: 2542.0ft.

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 06:11 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Palouse WA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 33. West wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 33. West wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Palouse WA
 46.9°N 117°W (Elev. 2589 ft)
6:02 am PST Feb 17, 2026
6am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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